
Swine Flu Robot Unveiled in Japan
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20091022/thl-swine-flu-robot-unveiled-in-japan-d831572.html
Video - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/22/swine-flu-simulator-japan_n_330680.htmlThe life-sized humanoid machine, displayed at the Security & Safety Trade Expo (RISCON) in Tokyo, exhibits symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus.
It was developed to help medical workers recognise symptoms of the illness and learn to treat patients.
The robot is coated in a human-like skin. It sweats, moans, cries and convulses, just like a human would when infected with the H1N1 virus.
If it is not treated properly the symptoms gradually get worse and the robot stops breathing...
GJ