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Light Sabers and Robots = Dance Party! – International Robot Exhibition 2009

Submitted By: Kyle Reynolds 27 November 2009 361 views One Comment

The International Robot Exhibition 2009 is underway in Tokyo, and Yasukawa is again showcasing its Motoman robots. Previous models were dexterious in robo chef demonstrations, but it seems they’ve now have a taste for the Force.

Humanoid industrial robots 'Nextage' developed by Japan's Kawada Industries demonstrate at the company's booth during the International Robot Exhibition 2009 (iREX 2009) in Tokyo, Japan, 25 November 2009. During a 4-day event, 189 companies and 63 organizations will exhibit their latest robotic technologies. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

Humanoid industrial robot 'Motoman-SDA5D' developed by Japan's Yaskawa Electric Corporation demonstrates its capabilities with lego bricks at the International Robot Exhibition 2009 (iREX 2009) in Tokyo, Japan, 25 November 2009. During a 4-day event, 189 companies and 63 organizations will exhibit their latest robotic technologies. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA

Head of a humanoid research robot developed by Japans robot maker Kokoro is displayed at the companys booth during the International Robot Exhibition 2009 (iREX 2009) in Tokyo, Japan, 25 November 2009. During a 4-day event, 189 companies and 63 organizations will exhibit their latest robotic technologies. EPA/DAI KUROKAWA