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Updated on 15 December 2006

By Sally Gould

Asimo, the world's most advanced walking robot, is on a visit to this country.


Asimo the robot

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It walks, it talks, and it even looks cute.

Forget those sinister sci-fi robots, and meet Asimo, the world's most advanced walking robot, currently on a visit to the UK.

It takes a team of people, and many thousands of pounds, to set up each day. But it's hoped a slimmer, lighter version will be ready for the shops within a decade.

Channel 4 News went to Alameda Middle School in Bedfordshire for a preview.

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