There were no naked robots in sight at a fashion show in Seoul with a high-tech twist. Instead, pairs of humans and humanoids walked the runway in coordinated outfits.
The looks presented Thursday included a blue Texas-style ensemble with fringe and a silver retro puffer jacket. The robot’s outfit was complemented by a cowboy hat. Each human model and their smaller android companion presented together and took turns on stage. The designs were carefully adapted to the robots’ skeletal frames. These included silky, space-age-style dresses and baggy black pants like those worn by rock star David Bowie in the 1970s.
Entertainment company Galaxy Corporation, which is behind the show, said the event was intended to raise the question: “How can humans and robots coexist?”
“We realized that robots also need clothes,” said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Choi Yong-ho. “Just as every human being is unique, we believe that every single robot should be unique too.”
The clothing was designed by the company. A spokeswoman said they hoped to bring it onto the market at the end of the year under the brand name “MACH 33”.
The robot models at the fashion show in Seoul appeared to be humanoids from the Chinese start-up Unitree. These are popular due to their comparatively low cost.
Increasingly skilled robots have now proven that they can perform choreographed dances, take part in races and even do backflips.
Financial services firm Morgan Stanley predicts that there could be more than a billion humanoids worldwide by 2050. However, fully automated robots based on new physical AI technology are still rare. Most impressive performances are remote controlled or pre-programmed.
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