Robot Popularity Contest

http://www.lovingthemachine.com/2006/08/robot-popularity-contest-shibuya-gals.html

'Analysis: The kawaii factor was decisive. Though some women had eyes for "muscular" bots like bottom-ranked Robonova, cuteness won the day. PaPeRo's candy color scheme and round lines proved more attractive than the most studly machines. This proves beyond doubt that when robots take over, they will be in the form of face-meltingly cute toys. We'll be the new playthings.'