The HUBO, a Korean "humanoid robot," will be officially unveiled Jan 6 2005, after loads of sweat by a team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) who completed the project in one year. Joining the ranks of the Honda ASIMO, the HUBO not only features increased mobility, is has voice recognition and synthesis faculties and perfect vision in which its two eyes move independently of one another. As the race heats up for the uber humanoid robot, it should be mentioned that the HUBO has individually moving fingers which the ASIMO lacks. The HUBO can slow-dance and shake hands with people by using its 41 joints. Does the HUBO appreciate cheers ?

- Seen at Gizmodo

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