Robotic Sex Doll Will Teach Dentists In Training (VIDEO)

While they typically offer discounts, most of us still don't want to play test dummy to dentists-in-training.

But since they do have to learn, not just dental basics but how to deal with live patients it can pose a problem.

Dental students across the globe could be using a very life-life robot called Showa Hanako 2, who was revealed at a press conference in Japan on Wednesday, reports New Scientist. She's so lifelike that she's made from the same material as the Love Dolls produced by Orient Industry.

According to the video, the robot was created by researchers at Showa University in Japan, and responds the same way human patients would during dental procedures - she flinches, squirms and yes, even has a gag reflex.

The robot even has voice recognition that allows students to practice the banal banter you usually have with your dentist. After the procedure is complete, the robot stores and analyzes how well the student performed and gives feedback that's available online.

According to New Scientist, Showa Hanako 2 will go on sale first in Japan later this year for an undisclosed sum.

Comments

[nohopepope2187]

02:25 AM on 07/11/2011

Oh God. In 6 month there will be another HuffPuff article featuring a perverse student and this dynamic doll...

[stopnlisten]

12:14 PM on 07/10/2011

She beat out the CPR doll during the interview.

[Left of Right]

04:34 PM on 07/08/2011

Amazing!

(Does it bleed, spit and cry too?)

[dadw5boys]

03:08 PM on 07/05/2011

No Honey, I would be marrying again I am going to dental school.

[sfkjeld]

09:55 PM on 07/04/2011

Finally, a topic Larry Flint can rightfully chime in on.

[sfkjeld]

09:48 PM on 07/04/2011

Lars should upgrade.

[maxout22]

06:38 PM on 07/04/2011

What are all those $20 bills doing in her top pocket?

[FeralForever]

06:04 PM on 07/04/2011

Whoever thought that up should step up their lottery playing. He won't make a dime on that junk. Dentists have to be taught "banter"? Absurd. The only thing I've ever wanted to hear my dentist say is, "this won't hurt a bit."

[Talossa]

11:49 PM on 07/04/2011

Mine used to hide all his tools so I couldn't see what he was chopping up my mouth with.

[asmir]

05:46 PM on 07/04/2011

makes you want to come to the dentist!

[asmir]

05:41 PM on 07/04/2011

a one stop training doll! oral health, colonoscopy, pap smear!

[asmir]

05:37 PM on 07/04/2011

gotta fill that cavity!

[Talossa]

05:33 PM on 07/04/2011

About as realistic as my Chinese ex-wife.

[RedBall24]

03:52 PM on 07/04/2011

There was no decay in that tooth she was prepping????

[ZombyWoof]

01:11 PM on 07/04/2011

Sex robots will help dentists sharpen their dentistry skills as well as their ability to take advantage of sleeping patients.

[CaptainObvvious]

10:47 AM on 07/04/2011

That's the problem with sex dolls... You buy one then its obsolete a year later.

;)