This is somewhat reminiscent of the Aum Shinrikyo's very own invention of the Perfect Salvation Initiation Cap that would "stimulate the brain and synchronize the brain waves with those of the master." Riiight.

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I wonder if those ears can also double as handles.
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the earlier video [ http://youtu.be/XznibGFPGHk ], the "Necomimi" has a ginormous servo-motor & battery as well as several bulky headbands that the above video has cleverly hidden.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark. And this is just now a prototype but if they start to mass market the "Necomimi" I wonder if it will become popular. It is an interesting concept.
ReplyDeleteUPDATE from BoingBong:
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HOWTO make animatronic cat-ears
See:
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