In Japan, robots are going to save that last dance. They would be used to store and replay dance moves of Japanese folk routine called the Aizu-Bandaisan, sez New Scientist. Oh, joy. The video (link below) where the Dance Librarian Robot HRP-2 "Promet" dances is fascinating to watch. It's like some sort of new-age thing for robots seeking zen.
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