Humanoids: If Only Miley Cyrus Had An Off Switch Too

        Imagine, it's the year 2026 and you go into the beauty parlor to get that new Kim Jung Un haircut that's so popular (or potentially mandated). Last month the human hair-cutter screwed up your fade, not giving you that boyish charm that your favorite communist exudes so well. Fortunately, the shop just got in the new DictatorBuzzer3000, providing you with immense relief and the anticipation of swooning ladies for the next few weeks as you know you'll get what you want. While this may seem like a dream come true, it is becoming more of a reality everyday as humanoids already exist in real life. Perhaps they're not quite ready to be your Sunday barber conversationalist but they're already trusted with sharp metal objects around your head in their uglier, more technical robotic form. Here are a few other possibilities and realities of humanoids in today's and tomorrow's societies.

The Mariachi Version Will Be Ready Next Month

        Let's explore a few already existing humanoids, which are programmed to execute specific tasks. The Japanese invented Simroid, a very realistic dental training robot, that simulates the movement of a human patient during a dental check-up. It (or is it a "she?") has been programmed to record how dental students perform. She can speak, move, has gag reflexes and is able to react negatively when the doctor "accidentally" touches her inappropriately. Yes, even humanoids have harassment lawsuits. The robot models that don't are still on back order...

Say Ah

       Another type of humanoid robot can be fed information by scientists to evolve and learn by detecting patterns in its environment.  Diego, for example, is a particularly creepy baby humanoid that has been fed pictures of different facial expressions and has learned through Artificial Intelligence how to smile, frown or even show anger. Diego could help scientists understand how a baby's brain works when learning how to move and interact with the world around it through its intricate perceptive abilities. 

In Keeping With The Theme of Excellent Haircuts

        Maybe in the future, you will go to your favorite local bar and be served by a humanoid bartender. Or possibly you'll have your own personal robot that helps out with your chores, teaches you technological innovation management, or better yet, does your homework for you. The Japanese have already found a great use for humanoids with this charming restaurant:

Can You Say Franchise?

Just Don't Get Clingy...

        After all of our extensive research we've come to a profound conclusion: Hollywood wasn't far off when it did I,Robot, A.I. and our all time favorite, Terminator.