IT is the most human of robots. Simple sensors which react to light, sound and movement enable it to mimic emotions. Without such stimuli its face looks sad. Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Sarcoman is a remotely controlled entertainment robot of the master-slave variety. The sensor suit worn by the engineer across the table enables the latter to measure and relay his movements. Effectively, he plays table tennis against himself. Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Tentomushi or ladybug robots are powered by high-voltage, flexible solar cells. Their 'eyes' steer them towards bright light. Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

A robotic helicopter called Cypher shows off its surveillance technique in a mock town. Guided by a mouse on a computer screen, it can locate and track people and carry a 50-pound load for up to 48km. Cypher was designed to assist ground troops on dangerous missions. Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

Visualizing the evolution of robotics, this story was shot in locations across the US and in Osaka, Japan.

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