Tara, a real lady android.......

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Advanced Business concept - android prototype!

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Named "Tara" after the mathematical significance of "tera".

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Above: Tara's face

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 Back of head removed

SUMMARY
A computer controlled robot on the inside, with the same size and appearance as a human outside.

Uses include theme parks, trade shows, advertising and home use.

This design is for home use for entertainment purposes,

being more affordable than units currently available for theme parks.

Tara can be programmed to speak in any language.

A video clip is provided below which plays automatically on most computers, showing Tara saying "hello".

The face has a skin made of synthetic rubber, which is safe and odorless.

 

Tara has an ELECTRIC personality.

This can be customized for specific uses. For example the face could be changed to

look like an alien from outer space, or a movie star, or any kind of appearance.

A second version of Tara is under construction, which will have additional features

very well suited for a conversation peice for home parties.

Please see below for details and more photos.

This video clip has moving picture and sound, and should play automatically.

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The video shows the "lip flare" option, which is noticable at the end where it is saying the "o" at the

end of "hello".

This video also shows the "eyes moving side-to-side" feature, which has since been changed.

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If the controls don't show on your browser, you can make it play again by

clicking the Right mouse button while the

mouse pointer is over

the picture, then selecting "play" from the menu that appears (in Windows).

 

It may take a couple of minutes to fully load.

Most browsers have a status bar which you can see to view it's

progress and estimate the time remaining. After it has completely

transferred it will start playing automatically, say "hello", then stop at the end.

 

If the video does not work on your system, click here for alternatives.

START A COMPANY ?
I built this prototype by myself for less than (U.S. dollars) $1,000
in parts (including some used parts, not including my labor).
Other companies are selling android displays for up to 100 times that much.
I expect this more affordable design to beat other companies prices
right from the beginning.
Buying parts wholesale will further reduce the cost.

This company could start small, conceivably
by just renting / selling one or two prototypes,
then using the income to build more and start manufacturing.

I need somebody who is skilled at getting a business
license and handling taxes.
Please contact me at the E-mail link below, and I will reply with a list
of other companies already doing successful business
in entertainment robotics.

Free videotapes will be sent out to the first
few serious inquiries, with no obligation. These tapes will show Tara
talking and moving.
I have made a couple previous versions of this android,
so most of the bugs are worked out now.

I am located in Vermont, U.S.A. but will consider working with somebody located elsewhere.

If you might be interested in starting a company,
please E-mail me by Clicking here.

Thank you for your interest!

John Bergeron, designer/builder.

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WHAT TARA CAN DO

Tara was originally intended to be used for entertainment such as parties and being interactive.

Since the main use of these animatronic displays has previously been for advertising

and theme parks, this version has been modified especially for

following a script and repeating it, or for manual control.

While this version could still be used at home, a more lifelike version is being made

which will be more suitable for home use.

Tara is made for entertainment uses, business promotions, and other simple tasks.

Hairstyles are easy to change since

its hair is a commercially available wig.

WHAT TARA CAN NOT DO
Can't walk around, it would cost too much for balance and guidance.
Not made for doing work, even simple things like dishwashing would
require complex hand control and significant computer programming.

Tara cannot hurt anybody.

Even the teeth can't bite hard, because they are made of a dense type of synthetic rubber.