# Singing Humanoids The HRP-4C Robot is a Lifelike Songstress By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrp-4c-robot References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/say-hello-to-ja.php) & [diginfo](http://www.diginfo.tv/2010/10/13/10-0217-r-en.php) The HRP-4C Robot is a diva-bot in the making. I'm not sure if this bot is talented or just plain creepy. This is Japan’s first [robotic singer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-dol) that looks and sounds so realistic that it’s scary. Her lips, breath and [facial expressions are very lifelike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid). This mechanized diva even blinks naturally! However, with today’s autotuned music and plastic-looking celebrities, maybe [singing robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03) aren’t all that out of the ordinary. Take a look at the video to watch the pop star HRP-4C Robot in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Performers:** There is an opportunity to develop more realistic and lifelike robots that can perform tasks traditionally reserved for humans such as singing. - **Artificial Intelligence Music Creation:** Through advanced algorithms, robots and artificial intelligence could create new forms of music and sound compositions. - **Virtual Concert Experience:** With the ability to create lifelike humanoid robots, virtual concerts, and events could become more prevalent in the entertainment industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage lifelike robotics and AI to produce more immersive and engaging experiences for audiences. - **Music:** With the advances in AI music creation and robotic performers, the music industry can generate new revenue streams and explore novel forms of musical expression. - **Retail:** The retail industry could invest in virtual concert experiences as a means to drive customer engagement and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ameca.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Customer Service Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-humanoid-robot.md) - [AI-Supported Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md) - [Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [AI-Powered Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-01.md)