Maybe our friends in the UK recognize Sir Alan, but to our Stateside readers, just know that Sir Alan is kind of like their Donald Trump, star of The Apprentice, but with better hair. What we have here is an animatronic head of Sir Alan (like in Futurama) that spouts mean and nasty things to passersby. He comes with 20 catchphrases built-in, like the always-amusing “You’re fired!” complete with pointing hand of doom. Since it’s animatronic, his facial features match the mood of what he’s saying. If you’re so inclined, you can also program Sir Alan to say customized messages. Due out in November for around $71, Sir Alan looks to be ready to win you friends in no time.

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The build-it-yourself RoboNova has 16 digital servo motors that allow the robot to dance,do cartwheels,walk,etc.The moves looked natural and amazingly human as the robot can move fluidly from one move to the next,managing to even look graceful at times.At $1000,the RoboNova isn’t cheap but well worth it. (more…)

Sci-Fi Novelist Margaret Atwood has invented a machine that enables her to avoid book tours,so she can stay at home and sign books anywhere in the world,The device,called LongPen,features a video screen for talking to fans, and a ROBOT ARM that signs exactly what she signs.(Note:Pic is for illustration only and is not a photo of the LongPen robot arm.)

In Japan Asahi is running a promotion where they’ll be giving away 5,000 fully stocked refrigerator robots.What do these lovely creatures do?Well, aside from stocking and cooling up to six cans of beer and two mugs, upon the press of a button, the machine will open up a can, and pour in into the mug with a perfect head every time. Robot dreams