TOKYO - AUGUST 06: Surveillance humanoid robot 'Nuvo' is displayed during a press conference on a disclosure of Application Program Interface (API) and source code on August 6, 2008 at robot venture company ZMP Headquarter in Tokyo, Japan. The robot is equipped with surveillance camera on the head and the owner can monitor the footage through mobile phone. The first ever disclosure of API and source code of robots is expected to enhance the research and development of robot technology in Japan. Getty Images logo Getty Images 43 months ago

TOKYO - AUGUST 06: Surveillance humanoid robot 'Nuvo' is displayed during a press conference on a disclosure of Application Program Interface (API) and source code on August 6, 2008 at robot venture company ZMP Headquarter in Tokyo, Japan. The robot is equipped with surveillance camera on the head and the owner can monitor the footage through mobile phone. The first ever disclosure of API and source code of robots is expected to enhance the research and development of robot technology in Japan.

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