Ok is it just me or does thing look a lot like the terminator but only creepier and with hair? This photo is going to haunt me for a while.
In an effort to further promote Japan’s robot industry, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to establish an annual Robot of the Year Award to recognize outstanding robots developed and put into practical use each year.
Beginning this July, the ministry will begin accepting applications for this year’s candidates. After review by a panel of experts, the results will be announced at an award ceremony held at the end of the year.
In addition to the grand prize, prizes will be awarded to robots in the following categories: (1) industrial robots, such as those used in painting and welding, (2) service robots, such as those used in cleaning and security, (3) robots for use in special environments, such as rescue robots, and (4) robots developed by small to medium sized venture firms.
courtesy of Pink Tentacle
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