A creepy video of a robotic head called Adran exhibits the tech invention as it winks at the camera, moving its jaw from side to side, not to mention, it even grins.
As indicated in a Mail Online report, humanoid robots, from "Ex Machina to Robocop," have been the subject of science fiction blockbusters for years.
Now, robots that are like humans are becoming a reality, and the most recent bot from Engineered Arts is one of what's described as the "most realistic" yet.
Adran has more than 22 custom actuators that enable it to move its eyes, as well as its mouth, simply akin to a human.
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Mesmer robots can offer some of the smartest animatronics on the market, giving extensive interaction but moving very smoothly, quietly, and naturally.
Meet Adran
Engineered Arts uploaded the robotic head's video on its YouTube video, though it has admitted that more work needs to be done before Adran becomes ready.
The video said this is a little motion test for a "Mesmer robot head." Essentially, the robotic head and neck feature 22 custom servo actuators, just five surrounding the mouth, which is not adequate for really good lip sync, which is why it is not speaking in the said video clip.
Its developers describe Adran as a "Mesmer," a system for developing building realistic humanoid robots that are powerful, elegant, not to mention cost-efficient, Alert Breaking News said in a similar report.
The tech firm based in Cornwell said Mesmer robots could exhibit an array of human emotions. More so, it can be made to appear like anyone.
A Mesmer Robot
'Each Mesmer robot is designed and developed from 3D in-house scans of actual humans, enabling the developers to duplicate human bones' structure, skin texture, and expressions.
To develop a Mesmer robot, Engineered Arts initially uses a custom 3D scanning "Photogrammetry Rig" to catch images of the subject from each angle.
Essentially, photogrammetry is working by capturing several overlapping digital photographs from various angles, as explained in the video.
It added, there are then digitally reconstructed into a 3D prototype by comparing pixel colors and describing the anchor points.
The moment the 3D digital model has been developed from the Photogrammetry Rig, a precise mold of the digital prototype is developed using a 3D printer.
Silicone Skin
Essentially, silicone is injected into the mold prior to adding fine details such as hair and skin color by hand. In addition, the silicone-made skin is placed over a robotic head, enabling the robot to move just like an actual face.
Engineered Arts has not divulged the amount any of its robots would cost. On the company's website, since the robots are all customizable, with countless choices available, there is no fixed price.
This is not the first time Engineered Arts has landed headlines for its invention of humanoid robots. In early December, it revealed the world's most advanced humanoid called "Ameca."
In a video footage shared on the YouTube channel of the firm, the robot is viewed warming up its shoulder before it opened its eyes and expressed a somewhat convincing look of astonishment or surprise.
The invention even blinks many times and observes its machine arm with curiosity. The video preview ends with the Ameca robot reaching out its hand and appreciating its combination of mechanical limbs and ligaments, sensor arrays, and actuators.
The new robotic head of Engineered Arts is shown on its YouTube video below:
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