The Nissan Robotic Agent could be your personal R2D2

[CEATEC 2008] Some of you have been dreaming about it for years, but it looks like Nissan might be bringing an R2D2-like robot in their cars soon. Its eyes are equipped with cameras that allow our little friend to analyze the driver’s facial expressions before interacting vocally with him or her. The robotic agent can be used as a guide while you drive, or it can “talk” about simple things like stock quotes and weather forecast. It’s a far cry from hacking the Death Star, but we’re getting there…