Korean researchers are challenging Honda's Asimo and Sony's QRIOwith the introduction of HUBO, a humanoid robot with individually moving fingers. HUBO will be officially unveiled early next month, but Korea is doing its best to let Japan know they are gunning for their position as the leader of the world's useless showpiece robots. If this starts a robot arms race, I will be a happy fleshbag.
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Birth of Korean Humanoid Robot Marks Brilliance Advance in Korea Robotics [Chosun]
KAIST Unveils HUBO Humanoid Robot [YNA]