Japan begins in exposure of the world most modern robots

Japan on Saturday opened the doors of the exhibition Robo Japan 2008 in Yokohama, which shows the world's most modern technology to build robots that will be open for three days.

YOKAHOMA, Japan, October 11 (Xinhua) - Japan on Saturday opened the doors of an exhibition showing the latest technology in the world to build robots, including the smallest walking robot in the world. The toy humanoid form, called "Robo-Q, measuring just 3.4 inches tall, and was introduced by the Japanese toy maker Tomy Co. at the Robo Japan 2008 exhibition in Yokohama, which will be open for three days.

The robot, the size of a thumb with two legs, can detect obstacles and move around a maze using infrared sensors integrated. Using a driver, you can even play football. The toy will release next spring, its manufacturers claim, adding that they expect to market it in other Asian countries as well as United States and Europe, although without specifying dates..
Japan on Saturday opened the doors of the exhibition Robo Japan 2008 in Yokohama, which shows the world's most modern technology to build robots that will be open for three days.

The exhibition in Yokohama brings together more than 100 different types of robots produced by a total of 43 companies, universities and organizations, including Honda Motor and Fujitsu.
Honda's popular humanoid, the "ASIMO" and the domestic help and talking robot from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries called "Wakamaru", are also present in the sample.

The University of Tokyo presented a robotic suit that allows women to people with physical disabilities or carrying heavy loads. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about robots, thanks to a scene of demonstrations and a variety of areas where robots are grouped thematically.

The organizers claim that the sample, which is expected to attract 55,000 visitors, focuses on these "fellow robots" that can offer various kinds of help in daily tasks, such as healthcare, education, entertainment and therapy.

According to the Manufacturers Association of Japan robots, it is expected that the market for robots related to daily life to reach 7.2 trillion yen by 2050.