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I like the idea or concept but I must admit I find it a little disturbing because there are so many sickos out there who would literally use these robots to their advantage.

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Even if a 'sicko' were to use this to his advantage what would be the difference from them using their computer, a toy, or a doll if its in the privacy of their home. If they start to do things to humans then that's a different topic but lets not forget this is a robot - just metal, wires, plastic and some current.

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Agree with Zeus. Moreover nowadays there are on the market silicon dolls that are even more realistic than this robot [..] [See: Choosing Dolls As Partners] and most surely cheaper as well.

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Woman or machine? New robots look creepily human

New robots introduced in Japan resemble humans. The two life-size robots, which have silicon skin and artificial muscles, will be on display starting Wednesday, at Miraikan museum, or the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, in Tokyo, allowing the public to interact with them extensively. Ref. Source 1

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Super elastic electroluminescent ‘skin’ will soon create mood robots

Engineers have developed an electroluminescent "Skin" that stretches to more than six times its original size while still emitting light. The discovery could lead to significant advances in health care, transportation, electronic communication and other areas. Ref. Source 9b.

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Threading the way to touch-sensitive robots

Smart threads can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics. Ref. Source 2j.