HRP-4C
Saw a load of news over the Internets about this newly developed catwalk fashion model robot but didn't see any videos until today. I was expecting something completely different after reading about its "lifelike movements." Personally would rather have a Dollfie that moves on her own. What? What am I saying - they already *do* move on their own.
The robot name is HRP-4C and weighs in at 43 kilos and is 158cm tall. On one charge, she can move about for 20 mins.
She is also due to appear at Fashion Week which will be held in Tokyo from next Monday.
The makers say that they want to sell her in about a years time. Any takers?
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Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
I knew a real life girl that walked exactly like that... she was constipated at the time.
Nekophilia
LOL
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
That blank stare kinda freaks me out
Student of Computer Info. & Office Sys.
The whole thing freaks me out XD;
Spiral Knight
It freaks me out like the dinosaur in my toilet!
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
Seconded.
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
My thought exactly -_-
student- university servant
although it may be an engineering and scientific marvel, it freaks me out a bit...
maybe if she were covered in gold and looked like c3po lol
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
LOL! go C3PO with b00bs~~~
Medical Engineering Researcher
http://www.nwtj.net.au
You know, using this technology for a real-life C3PO to show off at the next Star Wars convention seems like a much cooler idea.
They could install some text-to-speech with a custom C3PO voice, and stick a Megahal module in there or something (http://megahal.alioth.debian.org/) so it could talk to the people around it.
Now that's science!
student- university servant
i am c3po human cyborg relations LMAO
Engineering student
http://www.kynapple.com
She's not by Kokoro Dreams is she? She looks so much like some of their work.
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
do i hear clang clang coming soon? but seriously, holy freaky uncanny valley batman.
大学学生 ヾ(ﾟдﾟ)ﾉ゛
aww, so many replies so soon? You guys use RSS feed pop-ups too? =3=
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
Nah, we all just hang around a lot.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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lol we practically live here ^O^
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
http://www.aprilius20.com
Looks like she's shooing the camera people away in that pic^^;
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
It's a start but not something I would actually want around my house. More R & D is needed. And a maid version...
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
can't believe they're gonna put that ugly thing on a fashion catwalk.
Otaku
http://general-noodles.mybrute.com
Volks doll maker should get this technology in.
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
gynoid... will see Motoko pretty soon... I rather see a Tachikoma or a Haro rather than some android...
various
http://luxeterna.enigmatic.com
She looks like she's about to belt out a Broadway show tune in that first pic.
struggling undergraduate
http://dou2dou.blogspot.com
why do my mind always thinking about chobits whenever i see this robot?
o chobit era, please come quick XD
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
lol you're not the only one.
Probably gotta wait until they release a better moving robot then some otakus will get their hands on one and modify it with some anime-like face. Like Chi's.
Student, otaku
LOL..... a scary prospect but yet anticipated.
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
Not now... Maybe later. X3
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
I prefer an Akiba Maid more...
Full time nerd
http://www.dreaming-artemis.com
I prefer a Kos-mos gynoid by Vector XD
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
whoa... this is creepy
it's like...ALIIIIIIIVE
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
Saw this on an Cantonese news channel 20min ago ^^;
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
I think robots are actually cooler when they're more specialized and faceless. Once we perfect those then maybe we can start on something like this, a lot of companies try to focus on the human aspects too much. It's just not practical.
Also, I love Japanese news, they have the best music selection. First the ever classic "Mr. Roboto" by styxx, and then Daft Punk's "robot rock". Haha.
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
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I agree i never get tired of watching them ^^
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
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sadly, still fell at uncanny valley... (pun intended)
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
wow that's considerably light for a robot. I hate those hands... why couldn't they have made the hands more relaxed. And those blank eerie eyes are quite creepy.
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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Hands need to be more relaxed, and her knees *not* constantly bent. Same goes with blank eyes - surely it isn't too hard to program her to blink every now and then?
My criticism really just lies with how it looks like a half-done job. If you're going to make it look human-like, then go all the way. And get rid of some that rectangular chunk of a waist and make it look realer.
If not, then stick to a mechanic robot deal, thanks.
*sigh* Well, I understand the idea that they have to test the technology part by part, but still.
Student, Motivated Future Hikikomori
I have to agree, rushing things never gets the job done.
There are a lot of things to fix here, naming them will take too long.
A rubber sex-doll like face isn`t going to manage you know.
And a fashion show? Just for the lolz?
*sigh* Would have been better off without knowing this. Maid robots are going to come sooner or later, but I don`t there is a need to show an unfinished product to the masses.
Medical Engineering Researcher
http://www.nwtj.net.au
She did blink, actually. Just not all the way.
That sorta made it worse.
人
http://ijyou.blogspot.com/
I agree, It/She's creepy.. but somehow quite interesting
Programmer
http://www.philanime.com
give it a few years and they'll make something more like Chii. and then, everyone will want one.
Student
http://www.polyvinylcrush.com
and with this we're one step closer to maid robots.
大学の学生 １st year
http://otakunaka.blogspot.com/
Read this in the paper like 1 hour ago. Scared that if it turns against us what will happen. But I would like a Chii xD
Medical Engineering Researcher
http://www.nwtj.net.au
If the fashion robots turn against you, you better hope you can run at more than 20 cm per hour... or your goose is COOKED, pal!
Technology class was talking about the development of Robots surpassing human capabilities.
Obviously all guys were totally hyped up, me as well.
My neighbor (a girl) asks:"Why would you want that?"
... just because, just because.
Didn't think of chobits at that moment but hell that would have been a good answer^^
just read this article in my local newspaper about japan newest robot
very impressive face but the body is ......
Student
Yea I've been seeing this all over today. I still think her arms are ridiculously too long, She looks like a miss-formed monkey.
November Echo Echo Tango
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It's like an Asimo with hands and head changed..
but credits to the developers.. maybe in the coming years, they could make better humanoid bots..
Random person, with random hobbies.
http://thekandieman.com/nfwu
Saw it in teh news last night.
"Smile." HRP-4C then goes ahead and does a shocked expression.
Disc Jockey, Storeman, Computer Tech, Misc.
it looks as life like as someone who has bad diarreah and is trying to hold it in and holding that pose as they walk...
Undergraduate
http://enrius.wordpress.com
this shine light on future <del>sex</del> maid robot.
SMS隊所属
http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com
i heard that it is really expensive
Student
IRANAI!
WO BU YAO!!!~~~~
College Student
Zounds. My first thought was "a candy girl that can run away?"
三年せいとオタク
Lol that's one way to think about it.
dannychoo.com の読者
I can sense イヴの時間 type of future is just around the corner.
btw, does anyone know when are they going to release the next episode for イヴの時間?
http://bluetears.nu
My thought was... erm... not really spectacular... though I suppose the closest thing which is commendable is the facial 'expression' though only shown for a few sec in this clip.
One thing for sure though, she's not gonna be putting models out of work xD
Student
The movement may seem very off and artificial, but natural (even this level of) movement is very hard do and IMHO this is a very good achievement.
And on a another note, she reminds me Star Wars:)
being a teenager// high school// life
Well it is defineatly a good start I mean the face looks good but its hands seemed too stressed, and her knees were constantly bent which kinda threw me off.
struggling undergraduate
http://dou2dou.blogspot.com
give the scientist a few more years :D
Web Developer / Stand Up Comic
http://twitter.com/anthonychodor
I need a drink after seeing that. Great way to start St. Patrick's Day. ^_^
teacher-to-be...hahaha
i lol'ed at the daft punk's 'robot rock' BGM
SOS Brigade rank 33657th
Glad to know somebody besides me noticed that too d(^_^)b
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Her movements are no different than this robot.. >~>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YruAOxWG5uU
student
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/Guy9394
that's funny, I don't mind after something like that attempting to walk up the stairs whenever I need a good laugh.
Student
Excuse me what did she say? Can she speak up? *moves head closer to hear* Ahhh let goo! Somebody help! *blubblubblubglarghhghuhg*
So freaking awesome! I want one!
Graphic Designer
Looks creepy to me... >_>
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Creepy...won't expect to see it around the house...
Secretary
http://figured.wordpress.com/
Doesn't seem like she would be good as a runway model, not very graceful. She basically walks like a Asimo but she has a cute face and boobs...
Student
The sad part about this, is that the changes needed to make it lifelike aren't even huge changes. They put this out too early. Even a month more of hard work would have made a huge difference.
The eyes, for example. They half blink, but only while she 'talks'. They already have the code for blinking in her somewhere. SURELY they could make it blink more normally.
The hands, too. Even just, changing the angle of them so they aren't so stuck out would make a huge difference. It's a bunch of small details they could have easily fixed stopping this from being really, really impressive.
Still, it's a step.
Online Shop
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I guess I won't see a real-human like robot in my life time...
Worker
http://wbd.deviantart.com/
It's a good start. We'll have to see where things are in 10 years or so, but it is a good start. Like anything, just getting a product out there is an achievement.
College Student
That thing is just plain creepy.
Ha!
As I said previously, she needs bigger eyes!
Like Danny said it would be great if its a dollfie. May be if they get Volks' dollfie team to design her body, it would be cool. Saber or Candy, or Aoi? Mummmmm......
Student
http://heleth.wordpress.com
They should make her say "I'll be back".
Undergrad Studs
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but how did "she" become a model, if she only have 158cm as the height...it should around 170cm and above...CMIIW
MG Impulse no Tamashi
Would be a bigger surprise if they dressed her up during the press con to cover the obvious robo parts. I doubt anyone would immediately notice her.
Student
Really expensive sex toy. I see opportunity!
Student
Really expensive sex toy. I see opportunity!
Student, Performer
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Hmm...there is no point in taking her in since there are lots of girl out there.
Graphic Arts Student
As awesome as this technology is, it still freaks me the hell out.
Stapplerfahrer
Not too keen on the looks but still only dirty ideas come to mind looking that. Propably makes me a more creep than this product is.
University Student
A world of persocoms may not be as good as I thought if they freak me out like this. Great technology none the less, very creative too.
Poet (not)
Just give them another 10-20 years XD
student, vexillologist
http://twitter.com/zscout370
I saw this on MSNBC last night; the host Keith Olbermann really thought "what will Japan think of next?"
Transportaion
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Don't want. too creepy
Multimedia Designer/Developer
http://www.mcmonagle-interphase.com/
Hardly catwalk material. They've still got a lot of work to do on balance and walking motions. This thing walks like Asimo.
student, vexillologist
http://twitter.com/zscout370
When I saw the video on MSNBC, ASIMO was just standing there like a pylon.
code weaver
http://thejimdandy.com
Those hands freak me out. Our future robot overlords will have huge hands #_#
I gotta say, it is rather creepy :(
College Freshmen
I think it's too expensive for a mannequin. I would rather have function over form.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
Ummm, no. Just no.
wow! I wanna buy it!
IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
http://www.digitalanime.com.br
Can she do sex like a hot young girl? If so, I want it, otherwise NO THANKS !
Only 1 word is necessary to describe it : "CREEPY"
???Confused???
I'd think it would be heavier than 43 kilos...though they have to improve a bit more on the facial expressions...
Otaku Security Guard
Her face and stuff are a bit creepy, but I think the chassis is interesting and a good development. Soon will be that age of andr/gynoids and cyborgs!
Errr... Creepy..
A Curiosity
Eh still asimo like...
Still got to wait a couple years or so to have a real humanoid android.
Student
Wow...that thing is really creepy! And the way it has its hands just seems really unnatural...they could at least fix that
Anime addict
Creepiness aside, I'm amazed it doesn't weigh all that much. Less than 100 pounds!
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
My boyfriend saw an article about this robot. He thinks she looks like she is wearing a storm trooper outfit.
Sorry if I am repeating this observation :)
graphic designer, dog groomer
http://www.kilmerhansen.com
just watched the video:
her arms open at a really strange angle. Also, love the butt cheeks. Hahaha.
Student artist
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Why they only make the head realistic, and not the body... what a bummer
Software Quality Engineer
http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/
eh... I'd hit it.
LOL.
(sorry. someone had to say it)
unemployed machinist.. yeah
Yeah.. I wonder does it come with a self lubing option...
Seriously, thats pretty frightening it walks like the one robot that first conquered walking. but other than that.. at least the hair moves ^_^ Small victory for natural motion.
I wonder though, if her USB port is where I think it is.... Neh?
Software Quality Engineer
http://brotherwormgear.blogspot.com/
Universal Sexual Bus?
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
>_> Kowai yo! It may just raise a hand and chop you!
I do prefer one IF it has a better head. (and better hands and body, not walking as if its constipating every day of the week).
Who knows, it may just be our body replacements too. Say you lost a leg in a tragic loli chase in the mall and you need a new leg... Walaah! robotic leg to the rescue! >3>
hhmm Cyborgs, reminding me of Appleseed now... *munch munch*
http://www.c-games.info
First thing that came to my mind was they made a cat-like counterpart of that robo dog but when i saw THIS thing i was taken aback a bit. I'm not too sure if I would take it home. It's kinda creepy.
Mad scientist
I don't like the facial expression. Try to see what an be done http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RksP_gAqSh0
Note: after making several women the designer decided to make one that looks like himself.
HRP-4C walks quite good for a robot, but it's still not good enough. Another example of how well good robots are able to walk is here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTlV0Y5yAww
It's a great engineering accomplishment, but... If you want a robot to actually do something reliably, put wheels on it and it will be able to work for you.
College Student
that thing is kinda creepy
College Student
http://bayonette.multiply.com
Hmm, even though today's robot technology is limited, they still want to make it real-like.
But I'm not gonna dig her till then.
marketing and international business
OMG...I can't deny her face look....kind of real...but....those movement for being used as a model substitute? nooope...She will look like she's about to loose her skirt or something...don't get excited you hentais!!....XD anywho, is a nice progress omedettoooo!!!
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
That is freaaaaky...
Student
http://xenoheart.deviantart.com
Even though I find this very interesting, still kinda scares me.
poo
The AIST（SanSouKen:産総研） is working hard with the basic software standards for the care of the robot.
This robot has been developed as a demonstration of robot standards work,
and developed the technology eventually will be published.
(This robot has been published in "ASIMO" technology was developed in)
As you can see, still, can not be used for care.
つかえません。いろんな意味で。。。
Engineering research
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動き変ですなので、ちょっと。