HRP-4C made her debut on the fashion runways of japan image © reuters/toru hanai

the HRP-4C humanoid robot was unveiled yesterday at the start of the annual japan fashion week in tokyo. she showed off her stormtrooper-like silver and black frame and bowed to a fashion savvy audience – but even her creators admit the mechanical model needs more work.

the HRP-4C has battery-powered motors in her body and face, allowing her to imitate the expressions, gait and poses of a supermodel, up to a point.

standing at 158cm tall and weighing 43kg the model is based on anime cartoon characters. read more HRP 4C humanoid robot on the runway at japan fashion week bowing to the crowd image © reuters/toru hanai

HRP 4C humanoid robot on the runway at japan fashion week modelling for the crowd image © reuters/toru hanai