JO-Zero Robot

The Japanese JO-Zero robot was introduced late in 2009 at the International Robots Exhibition. With twenty degrees of freedom (different movements), including ten in the legs, eight in the arms, and two in size, this mini-robot moves almost like a human. In the future, when a larger version is built, it will be used to rescue victims during natural disasters. The robot's head was designed by Manga artist Minoru Kamiya. Jo-Zero is controlled remotely. It can stand up by itself, write, communicate with a similar robot, pass underneath or over an obstacle, all in a style that would turn gymnasts green with envy (see video). Its current price is US $ 1350. You'll be surprised by its agility shown in the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDIkQ4o335Y