Toyota's humanoid robot helper mirrors its controller

Toyota's third generation humanoid robot designed to explore how clever joints can improve brilliant balance and real remote control Toyota says its 29 joints allow it to copy the most complex of moves - safely Bringing friendly, helpful robots one step closer.

The robot is controlled by a remote operator sitting in an exoskeleton -- mirroring its master's moves A headset giving the operator a real-time robot point of view.

Toyota say T-HR3 could help around the homes or medical facilities in Japan or construction sites A humanoid helping hand - designed for a population ageing faster than anywhere else on earth.