化為六月息

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機器人的研發進展，總是讓許多科技迷引領期盼。最近在日本，就展示了最新式的類人型機器人，不僅會跳舞、爬行，甚至還可以讓人類的日常生活更便利喔！讓我們一塊來看看。

首先登場的是Honda所製造的跳舞機器人Asimo，雖然它不會是個理想的約會對像，但是跳雙人舞的功力卻是一流。此外，下回開車時把輪胎忘掉吧，新式的交通工具將裝載八條腿，以爬行的方式來移動。

這位今年74歲已經退休的參觀者說：「我覺得這些展覽會上的機器人將會越來越來普遍，並且協助人類的日常生活，無論是小朋友或是成人，機器人將會讓生活品質變的更好。對於這次展覽會上機器人所能做到的事情，已經令我留下了深刻的印象。」

勞動的時候需要一點助力嗎？穿上這套動力肌肉裝吧！研發人員表示，透過這套科技服裝，希望能幫助醫療人員搬運昏迷的病患。這位今年23歲的機器人工程師表示，最近許多新科技都著重應用在人身上，他說：「我們希望這類型機器人的定位，是在協助年長者搬運重物，或作為個人的機動裝置。」

由於日本製造業的總數幾乎占了全世界的一半，因而有利於日本機器人科技的長期研發。如果持續朝著正確方向前進，有朝一日機器人應該能成為人類的好幫手。

 
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※ The original article was taken from Reuters Website.  ( 原文取自路透社網站 )




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INTRO: They dance and crawl and help with your daily workout. Japan's human like new robots The latest robots on display in Japan is proving machines may replace their human counterparts. Some are even helping save lives.

SCRIPT: Meet Asimo - Honda's dancing robot may not be your ideal date but promises to keep you on your toes.  And forget wheels - your next vehicle could crawl with eight legs.  All part of a Robot Expo in Japan that's proving you don't need a heart to have a pulse.

SOUNDBITE: Akemi Hatakeyama, 74 year-old retiree and visitor to the Robo

Japan 2008 fair, saying (Japanese): "I think that these robots will be more and more common eventually and help people help themselves, whether they are children or adults, and help them work or live better in their society. But I am impressed already with how far they've come already."

If you need a little help with your workouts, put on more muscle with this mechanical suit. Inventors hope medical staff can use it to lift unconscious patients.  Some of the latest technology that does have a more human purpose, says robot engineer says Takehiro Ichizawa: SOUNDBITE: Takehiro Ichizawa, 23-year-old robot engineer, Chiba Industrial University, saying (Japanese): "We are hoping this robot will be used as a helper for the elderly carrying heavy things or as a personal mobility unit."

The Japanese have long been inspired by their mechanical counterparts – the country manufactures almost half of the world's total.  And if the country's on the right track, robots could become man's next best friend.