A Japanese robot that controls its own movements in response to its environment is showcased in Tokyo. | Voice of America

Japanese Robot Short Film | 'Automation' [オートーメーション] --------------------------------- Hiro, a shy, jaded salary worker, purchases a robot maid to keep him company. The robot at first injects some fun and comfort into his lonely existence but soon the lack of a human element only serves to isolate him further. --------------------------------- By: Shirokuma Films https://bit.ly/2LYBEHx | Team Loco

Appearing like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, this giant humanoid robot can lift up special equipment and carry out maintenance work on out-of-reach railway contact lines in Japan | Reuters