ROBOT MAKER BUILDS ARTIFICIAL BOY

David Hanson, an engineer in Richardson, Texas has been working for five years on an artificial boy. A robot that Hanson hopes will be an interactive learning companion. The face of "Zeno" the robot boy is made of a skin-like patented material. This little guy sees a person and recognizes their face. It learns their name and can build a relationship with a person. According to Hanson these artificial boys should be available to consumers within the next three years for $200 to $300. I can't wait.