G-Dog by G-Robot is a high performance four-leg robot that comes with a processing unit and motion editor.

Coming in kit form the G-Dog, once assembled, measures in at 190mm in height and is supplied with a cable allowing you to connect the G-Dog up to your PC allowing you to use the bundled « motion editor » software to teach your robotic puppy new tricks.

It is set to retail for around €550.

If Honda is swollen with pride of their humanoid robot Asimo, it’s Toyota now to flaunt its new humanoid robot. The new personal robot is a part of Toyota’s Global Vision 2020.

The 152-centimeters (5-foot) tall two-legged robot is capable of playing violin. It makes use of its mechanical fingers to push the strings and plays the bow with its other arm.

It touts 17 movable joints that endow it with the capability to conduct domestic duties and assist in nursing.