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DanceMentor
07-21-2003, 12:26 AM
On Slashdot (http://slashdot.org/articles/03/07/21/022206.shtml?tid=126):

"Yes, this is possible, thanks to researchers at Tohoku University, reports Japan Today (http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=4&id=266447) in a brief article [Warning: it takes a while for loading]. Equipped with a computer, sensors and batteries, it can move in any direction on four wheels and has memory for five steps necessary to dance the waltz. This sidebar (http://radio.weblogs.com/0105910/categories/sidebars/2003/07/18.html) contains a photograph of a student waltzing with the robot, MS DanceR (Mobile Smart Dance Robot), coming from another short story carried by Ananova (http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_800705.html)."

From Anova:
http://www.ananova.com/images/web/62751.jpg
will35
10-03-2003, 06:05 PM
I just noticed the delighted expression on this guy's face. He's really having fun.
dancergal
10-03-2003, 08:09 PM
I think it would be a little nicer if her dress went all the way down to cover those wirey legs!!! :lol:
Swing Kitten
10-03-2003, 08:12 PM
It looks as though it may be pulled up for the sake of the photo?
will35
10-03-2003, 08:13 PM
Yes. She has white gloves, but she is showing her entire crotch area.
will35
10-03-2003, 08:16 PM
If I were her, I'd never dance with that guy again.
dancergal
10-03-2003, 08:30 PM
She could use a little makeup. She's awfully pale, and really that hairstyle is so yesterday!!
Swing Kitten
10-04-2003, 12:10 AM
fir-suure
dancersdreamland
10-05-2003, 07:00 PM
...and technology begins to embrace the world of dance a little bit more. Very interersting...

Agreed, the robo-woman does need to be fully dressed with some makeup and a fresh hairstyle.

Otherwise, cool advancement!
pygmalion
10-05-2003, 07:05 PM
True, dd.

And probably cheaper than private dance lessons! :lol: :lol:
Sarah
10-05-2003, 07:46 PM
Like we need extra followers.....
SDsalsaguy
10-05-2003, 07:50 PM
Like we need extra followers.....
:lol:
dancersdreamland
10-05-2003, 08:07 PM
Now, if they can create a leading robot, I'm all game!! :D
DanceMentor
10-05-2003, 09:50 PM
I posted this a while ago before the Dance Forums were very popular. I found this by searching on Google news. I'm glad to see some people have read this now.

Yes I think we need a leading robot. That way I can see how my female students are dancing. It will also make teaching my private lessons much easier. :lol:
dancergal
10-06-2003, 08:21 PM
I don't know, maybe they will like him so much, they'll want all their lessons from Mr. Robot!! So cool and smooth. ha ha ha!