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ASIMO Robot To Direct Symphony Orchestra

We love robots, but we’re bracing ourselves for that inevitable day one takes our job. The service industry is already starting to be taken over by the mechanical menace, but what about those of us in more artistic fields? Surely a robot could never write a hit song, or make a beautiful painting, or churn out consistently witty commentary for a website…right?

This is why the latest news about Honda’s freakishly humanoid ASIMO robot has us shook. Apparently, this guy will be conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this May 13 in Motor City alongside world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma. If a robot can conduct a major symphony, how long until he’s directing movies, hosting 106 & Park and coaching the Knicks? We’re trying not to fear the future, but the possibilities are a bit frightening. Watch a video of ASIMO babysitting some unsuspecting kids after the jump.