AN INTERACTIVE life-size robot called RoboThespian is proving a big hit with visitors at science and technology centres across Europe. Its maker, Cornwall-based Engineered Arts, was originally commissioned in January 2005 to create a troupe of robotic actors to perform at the Eden Project's 'Mechanical Theatre'. The initial design work focused on the necessary mechanical engineering and control systems, resulting in a hugely popular installation piece, but it soon became obvious that audiences wanted to interact with the robots.
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