Japan Science and Technology Agency has unveiled an avant-garde child-sized robot with flexible joints and soft skin. This 33 kilogram CB2 (Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body) is 1.3-meter-tall and comes packed with optical, auditory and tactile sensors. It demonstrate the physical ability of a 1 or 2-year-old child and can turn over and stand up with support. It has 51 compressed air-powered actuators with 200 tactile sensors, implanted in its ‘skin’ and to develop strong relationship with humans it also reacts and make complete facial expressions with blinking eyes. Thanks to Techeblog, who unveiled this Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body in action. Via: Gizmodo