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Tuesday
Feb152011

The Cutest Security Robot Ever?

DateTuesday, February 15, 2011 at 8:16AM

In a world filled with scary, creepy and downright deadly robots, RURO is a nice change of pace. 

Designed by schoolchildren and sponsored by Osaka's business community, the educational robot has a sweet, calm presence. And, come on, it's downright adorable. 

The bot stands 2 feet tall and runs on RS-4024HV hobby servo motors. It walks, delivers audio messages and delivers a security siren when prompted. 

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