A man controls the "Shadow Dextrous Hand" with the "CyberGlove" at its demonstration during the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The robot hand is capable of 24 movements and can be remote-operated with the CyberGlove. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

A man controls the "Shadow Dextrous Hand" with the "CyberGlove" at its demonstration during the International Robot Exhibition 2009 in Tokyo November 25, 2009. The robot hand is capable of 24 movements and can be remote-operated with the CyberGlove.

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  1. Philippine presidential candidate Senator Richard Gordon (L) gestures at his supporters next to a sculpture of a robot from "The Transformers" movie during election campaigning in Carmona, Cavite, southeast of Manila February 9, 2010. Philippine politicians begin campaigning on Tuesday in a wide open race for the presidency, with voters looking for a clean face after the scandal-plagued administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Gordon's team has called themselves "transformers", in reference to their intention of transforming the government if elected in the May vote.
  2. Philippine presidential candidate Senator Richard Gordon (L) and his running mate Bayani Fernando (R) greet supporters next to a sculpture of a robot from "The Transformers" movie during election campaigning in Carmona, Cavite, southeast of Manila February 9, 2010. Philippine politicians begin campaigning on Tuesday in a wide open race for the presidency, with voters looking for a clean face after the scandal-plagued administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Gordon's team has called themselves "transformers", in reference to their intention of transforming the government if elected in the May vote.
  3. Philippine presidential candidate Senator Richard Gordon (L) and running mate Bayani Fernando (R) greet supporters next to a sculpture of a robot from "The Transformers" movie during election campaigning in Carmona, Cavite, southeast of Manila February 9, 2010. Philippine politicians begin campaigning on Tuesday in a wide open race for the presidency, with voters looking for a clean face after the scandal-plagued administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Gordon's team has called themselves "transformers", in reference to their intention of transforming the government if elected in the May vote.
  4. Portuguese GNR bomb squad members prepare to run a robot to inspect a house (L) in Obibos, 80 km (50 miles) north of Lisbon February 5, 2010. Police suspect the house contains explosives belonging to the Basque separatist group ETA.
  5. A robot is seen at euro zone's largest bank Santander's headquarters in Boadilla del Monte, near Madrid February 4, 2010. Santander, the euro zone's largest bank, maintained net profits at 8.9 billion euros ($12 billion) last year, with an overseas expansion into fast-growing areas like Brazil paying off while it battles a deep recession in Spain.
  6. An Israeli police explosives expert guides a robot after a controlled detonation of an explosive device on the Palmachim beach, south of Tel Aviv February 3, 2010. Explosive devices have washed up on Israeli beaches in what security officials described this week as an attempt by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip to attack Israel.
  7. A police robot is used at the scene of an explosion, at an insurance office in Darwin February 3, 2010.
  8. A Mini Andros II, a bomb defusing robot, is deployed during a demonstration for reporters in Miami, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showed how the robot removes and defuses explosives safely.
  9. A Mini Andros II, a bomb defusing robot, removes an "explosive" from the trunk of a car during a demonstration for reporters in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showed how the robot removes and defuses explosives safely.
  10. The Mini Andros II, a bomb defusing robot, picks up the Indianapolis Colts helmet during a security demonstration for reporters in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showed how the robot removes and defuses explosives safely.
  11. A Mini Andros II, a bomb defusing robot, prepares to remove an "explosive" from the trunk of a car during a demonstration for reporters in Miami, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showed how the robot removes and defuses explosives safely.
  12. ATF Special Agent Gary Smith remotely operates the Mini Andros II, a bomb defusing robot, is deployed during a demonstration for reporters in Miami, Tuesday, Feb.2, 2010. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showed how the robot removes and defuses explosives safely.
  13. McKenna Aleksivich and her friend Katie Powers, both 14, of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, wait for famed weather prognosticating groundhog Punxsutawney Phil to make his annual prediction in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on the 124th Groundhog Day, February 2, 2010. Powers holds a sign making fun of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), who suggested that Phil be replaced by an animatronic robot.
  14. Humanoid communication robots "Palro" are displayed during a press preview at Fujisoft Co.Ltd.,office in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The robot, weighing 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds) and standing 39.8 centimeters (15.6 inches) tall, has been manufactured as a model to test a variety of robot technologies for researchers, engineers and students. Palro will be on the market for domestic academic fields at JPN 298,000 or USD $3,300 on March 15.
  15. President of Fujisoft Co.Ltd.,Haruhisa Shiraishi prepares to unveil humanoid communication robot "Palro" during a press preview at the firm's office in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The robot, weighing 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds) and standing 39.8 centimeters (15.6 inches) tall, has been manufactured as a model to test a variety of robot technologies for researchers, engineers and students. Palro will be on the market for domestic academic fields at JPN 298,000 or USD $3,300 on March 15.
  16. Humanoid communication robot "Palro" demonstrates its abilities during a press preview at Fujisoft Co.Ltd.,office in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The robot, weighing 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds) and standing 39.8 centimeters (15.6 inches) tall, has been manufactured as a model to test a variety of robot technologies for researchers, engineers and students. Palro will be on the market for domestic academic fields at JPN 298,000 or USD $3,300 on March 15.

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