Video: Lifelike Robot Waves Away Skeptics

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED I, Robot—Are Real Androids Ready for Their Close-Up? Photos: Martian Rovers Fake Skin Gives Robots Sense of Touch March 31, 2006—Photos of Repliee Q1—an eerily lifelike robot that debuted in Japan last year—might not have impressed you. But video of the android could just change your mind. Watch as the next robo-prototype, Repliee Q2, interacts with visitors, tells off assailants, and waves for the camera. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS PHOTOS: Giant, Unknown Animals Found off Antarctica PHOTOS: "Glorious" Ancient Chamber Found in Israel "Dinosaur Mummy" Has Skin Like Birds' and Crocodiles' NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS