We're not entirely sure if United Arrows' new MarionetteBot makes mannequins more or less creepy, but it's certainly attracting attention. To make it work, the popular Japanese clothing chain equipped a mannequin with a series of motors and 16 wires that are guided by a Kinect. By standing and moving in front of the MarionetteBot, window shoppers can control its movements.
It's a bit slow and limited, but United Arrows has certainly taken the mannequin concept to the next level.
Via Technabob.
