Japan's latest pop stars: androids and animations

HRP-4 "Divabot"

Japan’s humanoid acts include androids as well, although machine performers have yet to achieve true stardom.

Tokyo’s HRP-4 “Divabot” waves, steps, and sings to the beat in front of human backup dancers. This simulacrum hasn’t hit the big time, though. It’s stuck in the robotics-conventions circuit for now.

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