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Toyota robot plays violin

Posted on Dec 6, 07 08:55 AM PDT

Toyota robot plays violin Toyota doesn't only make cars, they're pretty big on robotics too. Case in hand - this new robot that is dextrous enough to play a violin! Its musical talent is made possible via 17 joints in both its hands and arms, boasting precise control and co-ordination that resembles human-like dexterity. This robot can achieve vibrato on a violin similar to that created by humans, but don't expect him to belt out Paganini tunes to the audience anytime soon. I suppose he is pretty nervous playing in front of large crowds - just look at his face that is as white as a ghost! The Toyota violin-playing robot stands 1.5m tall and weighs 56kg.

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By Nabhan , 13/01/08 8:13 AM (CommentID #428463)


GREAT!!! first i couldnt believe it.How the hell can it play a violin.but still the design of the robot is not so good.

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By suki majami , 13/12/07 2:02 PM (CommentID #393023)


Wow. I'm pretty impressed with this robot. I play harp and violin, so I'm just stunned at how this robot manages with fingerings. Way to go Toyota!!!

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By suki majami , 13/12/07 2:00 PM (CommentID #393019)


Wow. This robot is pretty cool. I play violin harp and piano myself, so I'm pretty impessed that the robot can get the fingerings correctly. Way to go Toyota!!

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By Jesse Curnutte , 07/12/07 7:27 AM (CommentID #387226)


This is a great new peice of technology. I think in the future robots will be for purchase doing human tasks.

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By kalimistic , 07/12/07 3:57 AM (CommentID #387071)


wow, wonder how far "skynet" is behind this.

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