[SonOfDarkSkies]

Again, the Japanese have identified a market wherein acceptance of robots by the human marketplace depends on their humanoid appearance. Homecare, hospital work, assistance of the elderly, human service, etc. The Japanese are working off a business model and that model has identified a value (a rather large value actually) that derives from a comfortable humanoid appearance.

Vanity is not a part of the equation unless perhaps the target market is pornography...and then instead of vanity, the ingredient is probably heightened stimulation.

BTW, I feel somewhat comfortable is suggesting that the "humanoid companion" market has been taken into account in Japanese thinking vis-a-vis robots.

[lmr]

Again, the Japanese have identified a market wherein acceptance of robots by the human marketplace depends on their humanoid appearance. Homecare, hospital work, assistance of the elderly, human service, etc.

Haha... Your comments reminded me of this:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/2340/saturday-night-live-old-glory

I would rather have a living, breathing nurse or home health aide, myself, but that's just me. I don't think Androids have that much of a future. Sure, it's interesting and all, but I still say it's over-rated.

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Sorry:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/2340/saturday-night-live-old-glory