ZMP (Japan) had announced new humanoid robot for home security (approx. US$ 5700):
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20050414f3.htmThe 39-cm tall, 2.5-kg robot called nuvo from ZMP Inc. also comes in a fancier 888,000 yen version with the same functions and a design inspired by the lacquerware on its body. The robot can walk, get up and respond to voice commands, such as "turn right." It also links to mobile phones so people can view images of their homes through a digital camera in the robot's head. Nuvo, which can be controlled remotely, is also programmed to dance and make musical sounds.
