It appears Mayu Watanabe isn’t the only robotic competition Yuki Kashiwagi may have to face in the future.

Unveiled at the 2014 Nikoniko Chou Kaigi Super Conference 3 [ニコニコ超会議3], a business event held by internet giant Nico Nico Douga, the robotic likeness of AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi stunned the crowd. The robot developed by Takayuki Todo, a student of media art completed the android for his graduate project.

The “Yukirin Robot” employs an Xbox Kinect sensor built into the chest, which reacts to human forms, causing the robot to affix her gaze on anyone entering her field of view. The robots face, carved out of a soft wood, will eventually receive upgrades including better head tracking, expressive eyelids, and pupils promises Todo.

Todo admitted the likeness not being 100% perfect and had designed her likeness from magazine photos and personal meetings at handshake events. Check out some of the videos and pictures below and see for yourself.

Source: IT Media Japan