Development of real-life Avatars

Robots for Surgery, Farming and Valet Parking: "Korea is currently developing robots conceptually similar to the avatar humanoids as demonstrated in the movie 'Avatar,' a science-fiction blockbuster directed by James Cameron.

During its regular assembly held on Friday, the Robot Convergence Forum expected that the avatar robots would hit the market in a few years. The forum involves both the private and public sectors.

"Already, domestic robot makers are working on prototypes of avatar robots and the consensus is that the commercial versions will come to town by late 2013,'' a Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) director said."