Thursday May 15, 2008
David Shipley - 10:41 AM ADT

How long till they make a robot that can flip burgers?

DETROIT, Michigan (AP) - The lights dimmed, the sold-out hall grew hushed and out walked the conductor -- shiny, white and 4 feet, 3 inches tall.

This may be the first time any robot has conducted a live performance.

ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge Tuesday evening: Conducting the Detroit Symphony in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha."

Source: here.

If I was the CEO of a fast-food joint, I'd be watching the development of this little guy very closely.

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