Ex Machina, Robocop, and other humanoid robotics have all been popular science-fiction blockbusters over the years.

Now, human-like robots are becoming a reality – and the latest bot from Engineered Arts is one of the most realistic yet.

Adran the robotic head is equipped with 22 customized actuators which allow it to control its eyes and mouth as if it were a human.

Adran, a creepy robot head in action, can be seen moving its jaws from one side to the other and smiling.

A creepy video of Adran in action shows the robotic head winking at the camera, moving its jaw from side-to-side and even grinning

Adran’s robotic head is seen in action, moving its jaws from one side to the other and grinning.

What is it like to make a robot? 

  1. A custom 3-D scanning device called the ‘Photogrammetry Rig’ is used for capturing images from any angle.      
  2. Digital reconstruction of images into digital 3D models  
  3. The 3D printer produces a precise mould from the digital model
  4. The mould is then injected with silicone before any fine details, such as hair or skin colour, are hand-crafted.
  5. Final, place the silicone skin over a robot head. The bot will move exactly like a real facial.

 

Engineered Arts shared the video on its YouTube channel. But, Adran will still need more work.

It stated, “This is a small motion testing for a Mesmer robotic head,”

“This neck and head has 22 custom-designed servo actuators. Only 5 are around the mouth, which makes it difficult to achieve good lip sync.

Engineered Arts calls Adran a “Mesmer”, a method for creating realistic humanoid robotics. It is powerful, beautiful, and affordable.

Mesmer robots, which are based in Cornwall, can show a variety of emotions. They can also be made to appear like any other person, according to the company.

It explained that each Mesmer robot was designed and constructed from 3D scans taken of human bodies. This allows us to accurately imitate the bone structure and skin texture of humans.

Engineered Arts creates a Mesmer robotic robot by using a custom 3D scanner ‘Photogrammetry Rig. This captures the subject’s image from every angle.

“Photogrammetry uses multiple digital images that are overlapping from various angles to capture the image of a pattern,” it said.

They are digitally reconfigured into a 3D model through comparison of pixel colours, and the defining anchor points.

A 3D printer is used to produce an exact mould from the 3D digital model once it has been built using the Photogrammetry Rig.

According to the Cornwall-based company, Mesmer robots can display a huge range of human emotions, and can be made to look like anyone

Mesmer Robots, a Cornwall-based firm, can exhibit a vast range of emotions. They can also be made to appear like any other person, according to the company.

Adran is what Engineered Arts describes as a 'Mesmer', a system for building realistic humanoid robots that are powerful, elegant and cost-effective

Engineered Arts refers to Adran as a Mesmer, which is a tool for creating humanoid robots. They are cost-effective, powerful and elegant.

Before fine details such as hair colour and skin tone are made by hand, silicone is instilled into the mold.

Final, place the silicone skin over a robot head. This allows the bot to move like a human face.

Engineered Arts did not reveal the price of making any of their robots. 

On its website, it says: ‘Since our robots are all customisable – with innumerable options available – we don’t have a fixed price. A cup of coffee. Less than one island. 

This isn't the first time that Engineered Arts has hit the headlines for its humanoid robots. Earlier this month , it unveiled 'the world's most advanced' humanoid robot, called Ameca

Engineered Arts’ humanoid robots have been in the news for a while. Ameca, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot was unveiled earlier this month by Engineered Arts. 

Engineered Arts is not the only company that has been featured in media for their humanoid robotics. 

Ameca is the “world’s most advanced” humanoid robot. It was unveiled earlier in this month.

A clip from Engineered Arts’ Youtube channel shows the robot warming up and then opening its eyes, giving off a very convincing look that it is in shock. 

The machine arm even blinks multiple time and it observes with curiousity. 

Ameca, admiring the combination of actuators, sensors, limbs, and mechanical limbs in its hands, ends the preview. 

WILL A ROBOT TAKE YOUR JOB? PHYSICAL JOBS ARE THE HIGHEST RISK

Robots are most likely to replace physical jobs, such as machine-operators or fast-food workers.

McKinsey Management Consulting, located in New York, was focused on how many jobs would be lost due to automation and which professions were most vulnerable.

It was reported that data processing and collecting are just two of the many activities that machines can do better and more quickly. 

These could result in the displacement of large quantities of labor, for example, in accounting and paralegal work.

However, unpredictable jobs are less risky than those in predictable environments.

It was also stated that “Occupations such a gardener, plumber, or provider of child-and eldercare” will generally experience less automation by 2030. They are technical difficult to automate, and typically command lower wages. Automation is therefore less attractive.