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designboom history: female robots (from maria to E.M.A.)
science fiction has always played a role in contemplating the future and allowing us to stretch our imaginations.
the idea of robots has long been around, but the introduction of the female robot was something that came
about during the 1920's. often used in hollywood as a seductress, the fembot has been making her way from
sci-fi fantasy screenplay to the real-life. our latest article looks at a selection of female robots throughout history,
from fritz lang's destructive maria to the affectionate E.M.A.(eternal maiden actulization).
history of female robots
nao programmable humanoid robot
the 2-foot tall robot is designed to walk, hold objects, and communicate in eight languages; in addition, an open source developer model means that it can be programmed to stream internet radio or complete other tasks.
my robot nation
from buttons and circuits to bowties and tattoos, the website lets users customize their own miniature robot figurines, designable via an intuitive web interface and then 3D-printed and shipped to their destination.
bicycle-riding robot
the robot rides a miniature fixed gear bike in exactly the same manner as a human: cycling on the pedals, maintaining its own balance via steering, and braking by dragging his feet along the ground.
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