Dancing Robot HRP-2

Some wacky Japanese researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a very cool software that allows a dancing robot to imitate complex dance routines. They used video motion capture technology to grab the choreographed moves of dance instructor Hisako Yamada's  Japanese folk routine called Aizu-Bandaisan, and the video is impressive. I'd like to see them program some B-boy moves from the Rock Steady Crew next.

via | Shiny Shiny