Gallery: Watch the Astounding Dexterity of Honda's Dancing Humanoid Robot

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    ASIMO 2014

    Honda’s newest version of its advanced humanoid robot, ASIMO, signs with its hands during a demonstration for media outlets at the Westin Grand Central Hotel in Manhattan.
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    ASIMO 2014

    ASIMO walks up stairs as part of a demonstration for media outlets at the Westin Grand Central Hotel.
  • ASIMO pours orange juice from a bottle into a paper cup.
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    ASIMO 2014

    ASIMO pours orange juice from a bottle into a paper cup.
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    ASIMO 2014

    WIRED reporter Tim Moynihan (center) takes a cell phone picture of ASIMO.
  • ASIMO removes the lid from a bottle in a display of dexterity.
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    ASIMO 2014

    ASIMO removes the lid from a bottle in a display of dexterity.
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    ASIMO 2014

    ASIMO raises its arms up to greet the crowd during the media demonstration.
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