The BBC is reporting that Japanese scientists have developed a startlingly lifelike female robot called the Repliee Q1.
She has flexible silicone for skin rather than hard plastic, and a number of sensors and motors to allow her to turn and react in a human-like manner. She can flutter her eyelids and move her hands like […]

For those of you who detest the thought of going through the motions and having your own kid, you can buy Amazing Amanda for about $100 from Playmates Toys. From the company press release (PDF):
Amazing Amanda speaks, eats, responds to objects, recognizes her ‘Mommy’ and shows emotions. Her realistic facial expressions and sounds [combine] with […]