THE RICHARD SIMMONS OF ROBOTS

摘要

Birthplace: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan Occupation: Workout instructor Why we need it: Exercise can help senior citizens live longer, healthier lives, but their growing ranks will soon outnumber qualified fitness instructors.rnHow it works: This two-foot-tall robot looks more like a miniature snowman than a personal trainer, but its 26 joints make it almost as flexible as a yogi.