The HRP2 "Promet" is a general purpose, humanoid, robot assistant designed to help in construction and research.
Looks like it can give ASIMO a run for its money.
From the corporate site :
"More than twice the strength of Titanium with the processability of plastics, Liquidmetal alloys are poised to render obsolete current materials technology."
Liquidmetal technologies, is a creator of a new metallic, glass, substance that stores energy much better than stainless steel or Titanium.
Homepage : http://www.liquidmet al.com
Freepress International presents a demo reel of what is possibly yesterday's technology.
As we know technology that is revealed today is already 25 or more years old.
During episode 146, Roger Chang explains why the show now features a nice screen in front of their desks.
Roger's explanation follows "proof" that they do indeed wear pants (or shorts), followed by some priceless comments from Patrick.
It's a lie!
It's all a lie!
Ever wonder why beauty is only skin deep? Because it's not even skin, it's just a bunch of pixels.
A good lesson in the power of digital illusion.