Japanese scientists have unveiled a creepy humanoid robot that has complete control over its limb movements and facial expressions.

The robot, 'Alter', is embedded with electronic sensors that mimic the neural network of the human brain.

Alter's arms, head and facial expressions are controlled by these sensors, giving the robot a random pattern of movement eerily similar to a human's.

Alter can even sing, converting the random movements of its fingers into a haunting synth melody.

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Alter is a humanoid robot designed by scientists in Japan. It has complete control over its arms and facial expressions

Alter was designed by engineers at Osaka University and the University of Tokyo.

Osaka University Professor Kouhei Ogawa said the amazing thing about Alter was its ability to predetermine its own movements.

He told RT News: 'Alter doesn't look like a human. It doesn't really move like human. However, it certainly has a presence.'

Alter has been embedded with a series of electronic sensors that act like the neurons in the brain

These electronic sensors mimic the activity of the human brain and allow Alter to move and even sing

Professor Ogawa said designing Alter was a remarkable scientific achievement.

He told engagdet: 'Until now making androids talk or interact for 10 minutes was an incredible amount of hard work – simply to program something to react for so long.

'Alter, moving for itself, can do so easily.'

Alter will be on display at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo until August 6.

Alter's movements have been described as 'eerie'. 'It certainly has a presence,' said one of the researchers involved in project