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.