Korea’s EveR-1 Android
The android world just got a new inhabitant, a team of South Korean scientists recently unveiled their answer to Japan’s Repliee Q1. The EveR-1 (Eve and robot) recognizes 400 words and makes eye contact while talking via her lips that are synchronized with the pronunciation of words.
EveR-1 is said to have several life-like facial expressions that include: joy, anger, sorrow and happiness. The android capable of moving its upper torso but isn’t quite ready to stand or walk.
EveR-1’s creators indicated: “We are working on upgrading the android with the aim of making it move its legs by the end of this year. It will be able to sit down and stand up by then.”
