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Jun 07 2013 16 Comments

Busty robots on the streets of Tokyo

Over the last few years or so, much has been made of Japan’s investment in robot technology. Cutting-edge machines that are designed to help care for and comfort the growing elderly population. A vast array of others that’ll do the jobs of countless humans. Plus the odd one or two that despite massive outlays seem to do little more than dance — badly.

These busty behemoths, however, have been created to do nothing more than entertain. And that they most certainly do, in a suitably bawdy manner.

robots in Tokyo

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  1. john says

    6/7/2013 at 10:27 am

    Crackin’ contraptions there! They’d make a refreshing change from mobility scooters!

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    • Lee says

      6/7/2013 at 4:48 pm

      They would indeed. Perhaps not ideal for popping down to the supermarket though!

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  2. An Expat says

    6/7/2013 at 6:25 pm

    Only in Japan…………

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    • Lee says

      6/7/2013 at 11:02 pm

      Yeah, pretty much. Hard to imagine such a thing anywhere else in the world. Even more so one accepted so freely — with indifference almost.

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  3. Lizzy says

    6/8/2013 at 4:39 am

    Hilarious! If a bit frightening to imagine militarized versions. Even so, I love how so many people aren’t looking at all. “Whatever, giant robot ladies, nothing new here”. Almost like looking into the future.

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    • Lee says

      6/8/2013 at 10:45 am

      Yes, that’s what struck me. Well, after the initial surprise of giant, busty robotics. They barely caused a second glance. Really not sure if that’s a good or bad thing…

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  4. Christina Martin says

    6/8/2013 at 6:35 am

    We kept seeing them in Akihabara during a recent trip. Could never get the camera out in time. Thanks!

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    • Lee says

      6/8/2013 at 10:46 am

      You are welcome!

      I’ve seen them out on the streets once before, but likewise I couldn’t get a shot. Good to get this one, albeit from a bit of a distance.

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  5. Taki says

    6/8/2013 at 9:26 am

    Just when I thought, I might have seen it all… *sigh*

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    • Lee says

      6/8/2013 at 10:48 am

      Ah, but deep down you know you have never seen it all when it comes to Tokyo!

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  6. LAObserver says

    6/10/2013 at 6:19 am

    Looks like even robots have a certain affectation for non-human colored hair.

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    • Lee says

      6/10/2013 at 4:58 pm

      I guess as Japanese robots, it seems only right that they have a love of fashion — and hair dye.

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  7. winnie says

    6/10/2013 at 6:56 pm

    These Giant humanoid robots looked crude to me. Whenever I saw them, I will sorry for them. They should look nicer!

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    • Lee says

      6/10/2013 at 10:42 pm

      Yes, but their form of entertainment is crude, so it’s quite fitting!

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  8. PeterD says

    6/11/2013 at 7:39 am

    I saw them when I was in Japan back at Christmas time. Seems they match up to a restaurant in Kabukicho that has some similarly interesting robots in it, including one which a client would sit in and some interesting thing would happen to them (in a wind, so not THAT interesting).

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    • Lee says

      6/11/2013 at 9:07 am

      Yeah, there’s a link to the restaurant in the write up. From what I’ve heard it’s a lot of daft, over the top, fun.

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