Toyota Robot Violinist

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Toyota's robot violinist has 17 computer-controlled joints in its arms and fingers, which allow it to hold the violin, gently draw the bow, and correctly press the strings against the fingerboard.
 
 
In a recital held at a Toyota showroom in Tokyo on 6 Dec 2007, the 152-centimeter (5-ft) tall humanoid entertained guests with a violin rendition of "Pomp and Circumstance."

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