HRP-4C Displays Wedding Dress, Wishful Thinking

Writing by Evan Ackerman on Thursday, 23 of July , 2009 at 6:04 am

Fear not, this HRP-4C isn’t actually getting married. She’s just modeling a wedding dress, because she’s a professional model, remember?

Developer Kazuhito Yokoi, who appeared at today’s fashion show in a tuxedo, expressed his wishes for the robot’s future. “We hope she can work in fashion and entertainment,” he said, staring pensively at the stage.

Then, as if seeing his creation in a bridal gown had stirred his emotions, he added, “Like the father of a bride, I feel both happy and sad.”

Personally, I feel some other things… Mostly skepticism, with a little bit of curiosity and just the slightest hint of arousal.

[ Chunichi (Translated) ] VIA [ Pink Tentacle ]

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