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Toyota shows off 3 robots, including new violin-playing robot
1. Wide then zoom in of "Robina" the robot, moving in zigzag motion on a stage
2. Close of Robina's body zooming out to a mid
3. Mid then zoom in of Robina taking a pen
4. Mid of Robina taking a notebook then writing its autograph
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"Lifestyle" robots on show in Tokyo
Tokyo, 12th October 2008
1. Various shots of Honda's Humanoid Robot ASIMO dancing on the stage.
2. Media covering opening ceremony
3. Zoom out of Professor Kan Yoneda from Chiba Institute of Technology riding on four legged Robot...
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JAPAN: AQUAROID FISH ROBOTIC PET
Japanese/Nat
The latest robotic pet has been unveiled at the 2000 Tokyo Toy Show
The "Aquaroid Fish", manufactured by the Takara Company, will arrive in stores in Japan later this year.
Its hoped the solar-powered fish will be as...
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Lowe's is testing whether new robots on wheels can improve its customer service, like helping a shopper find a match for something as simple as a nail. (Dec. 2)
Lowe's is testing whether new bots on wheels can improve its customer service, like helping a shopper find a match for something as simple as a nail.
Four robots are being tested an Orchard Supply Hardware store owned by Lowe's Companies...
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Robots show off their increasingly advanced skills
SOURCE: AP Television News
Tokyo - 30 November 2005
1. UPSOUND (English) of PBDR, Partner Ballroom Dance Robot "Shall we dance?"
2. Man and robot start dancing
3. Wide shot of man and PBDR dancing
4. Close up of men's feet and bottom...
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JAPAN: NEW ROBOT PET UNVEILED (V)
Voice and effects
VOICED BY: Louise Bates
Japanese toy manufacturer Bandai has unveiled a new robot pet - a cat that purrs and crawls on the floor.
The B-N-1 is due to go on sale this autumn and looks set to be a successful rival to...
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JAPAN: SONY ROBOTIC DOG AIBO TO GO ON SALE
Japanese/English
The Sony Corporation announced on Tuesday that it will begin selling its breakthrough robotic dog, "AIBO", on the internet from 1 June.
"AIBO", which stands for 'artificial intelligence robot dog', is designed to...
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Endeavour astronauts make history above Earth
International Space Station,117 miles above Earth - 27 May 2011
1. Wide exterior of International Space Station
2. Still video transmission frame of open hatchway
3. Still video transmission frame of astronaut Mike Fincke exiting...
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Hackers and gadget geeks gather for the world's largest sleepover
Duelling robots, flying drones and thousands of people playing games and looking for opportunities to present their own business, that's the Campus Party, the world's largest technology fair that started this week in Sao Paulo.
The fair...
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USA/SPACE: US SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY MISSION UPDATE
Natural Sound
The space shuttle Discovery is closing in on the Hubble space telescope.
The crew is on a mission to update the renowned observatory 360 miles (576 kilometres) above the earth.
Astronauts spent their work day testing the...
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At the University of Maryland, robots rule, if only for a day. The AP's Lee Powell says engineering students coax their creations to life, using batteries and, in one case, mind control.
HEADLINE: Robots take over university's classrooms
CAPTION: At the University of Maryland, robots rule, if only for a day. The AP's Lee Powell says engineering students coax their creations to life, using batteries and, in one case, mind...
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THAILAND: WORLDS FIRST ARMED ROBOT SECURITY GUARD
English/Nat
The world's first armed robot security guard capable of opening fire on intruders while controlled through the Internet has been unveiled in Bangkok.
It is one of five Thai-made hi-tech robots revealed by the Thailand...
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Companies present robots which make pancakes, serve drinks
1. Various of table robot carrying drink and cake on its table top
2. Various of robot chef cooking pancake
3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Narito Hosomi, chief executive officer Toyo Riki Company:
"What was difficult in developing this robot...
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A robot that could lead to holding hands across the internet
Hong Kong, April 29, 2010
1. Close up of a robotic hand imitating a human hand posing an "OK" sign
2. Wide shot of a sign reading "Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering", pan to office
3. Medium wide project researchers...
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ISRAEL: DEFENCE FORCE USES US ROBOT TO DISMANTLE BOMBS
English/Nat
The Israeli army has bought a US made robot to dismantle bombs and explosive devices.
The robot was launched in Israel as Iranian-backed guerrillas Thursday wounded four Israeli soldiers in a bomb attack in south Lebanon....
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Germany hosting massive tech nerds party
HEADLINE: Germany hosting massive tech nerds party
CAPTION: Thousands of geeks and nerds have gathered at an unused airport in Berlin to hold their version of a summer festival. But the event may play an important role in driving future...
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Companies present robots which flip pancakes, serve drinks
1. Various of robot chef cooking traditional pancake
2. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Narito Hosomi, chief executive officer Toyo Riki Company:
"What was difficult in developing this robot was to control force and balance of its movement so that...
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A robot to take the pain out of training dentists
Tokyo, Japan 25 March 2010
1. Close of "Hanako Showa", the dental patient robot developed by Showa University, opening her mouth and the dentist trainee practicing on her
2. Mid shot of the trainee working on robot
UPSOUND (Japanese)...
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An unmanned cargo ship carrying supplies, experiments and even Christmas presents docked with the International Space Station Sunday. The Cygnus was supposed to arrive in December but faced multiple launch delays. (Jan. 12)
Christmas has finally arrived for the six space station astronauts.
A privately launched supply ship arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday morning, three days after blasting off from Virginia.
The space station crew used...
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President Obama briefly played soccer with a robot during his visit to Japan on Thursday. The President has been emphasizing technology along with security concerns during his visit. (April 24)
President Obama delivered remarks at the Miraikan Science Expo and Youth Event in Tokyo, Japan.
Obama spoke with students, encouraging them to develop skills in science, math and engineering in the hopes of becoming future innovators in...
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Home-made robots showcased as part of Doha telecoms event
Young innovators are giving leading telecom brands a run for their money at a business event in Doha.
The ITU Telecom World conference brings together global ICT (information and communication technologies) companies to promote their...
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Robot that withstands high temperature fires to help firefighters
1. Wide of "Robogat" testing tunnel in Pomigliano D'Arco 30 Km from Naples
2. Various of firefighters inside tunnel
3. Pan right of Robogat
4. Close up of plate reading "I see and extinguish all fires"
5. Close up of Robogat...
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Robots designed to sniff out humans trapped under rubble
1. Mid shot laboratory rats, pan to Dr Sanjiv Talwar
2. Close up rats
3. Wide shot rat navigating obstacle course
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Dr. Sanjiv Talwar, Department of Physiology, State University of New York:
"One of the ongoing...
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4:3 Privately-launched supply ship arrives at ISS, delivering kit and Christmas presents
Christmas finally arrived for the six astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.
A privately launched supply ship arrived at the ISS on Sunday morning, three days after blasting off from Virginia in the United...