Japenese robot engineers have created a new female robot in the aims of taking the place of runway models. The robot debuted at the beginning of the annual Japenese fashion week in Tokoyo. The robot is battery powered and can imitate the facial expressions, poses, and gait of a real life supermodel, although much more work is needed to fine tune these abilities. Engineers say that within another 20-30 years of research and experimentation, the new robot will be nearly indistinguishable from a real supermodel. The robot stands at 5'2" tall and weighs 95 lbs.
On a side note: For the robot even to stand a chance competing against American and European supermodels, it will have to grow 8 more inches and lose about 5 more pounds. At least they won't have to change the emotional characteristics.
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