Japanese Robot Baby: Big And Scary June 5, 2007

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I can't put my finger on it but this over-sized Japanese robot baby is just downright unsettling. This 33Kg heavyweight toddler has most likely scrapped formula for lead, and has been designed to mimic the expressions and moves of a 1-2 year old.

It's called CB2 (Child-Robot with Biometric Body) and is the freaky creation of the Japan Science and Technology Agency. It can stand with assistance, roll around like a baby and even mimic some facial expressions - although not in a way that would make you want to cuddle it.

I'm not sure what happened in the voice department since it sounds like some little yapping rat-dog but, I can't help seeing this bot wandering around my house at night with a giant kitchen knife, looking for Daddy. See another video here. -Martin Lynch

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