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April 30, 2008
Beat 360° 4/30/08
Posted: 12:50 PM ET

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Here is today’s “Beat 360°” pic of the day: Toyota’s violin-playing robot plays at Universal Design Showcase on last year in Tokyo, Japan. The robot, which has 17 joints in both arms, uses precise control to play the violin.

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272 Comments
dessel graves   April 30th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Same song, second verse!

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Hillary behind the scenes while Obama gives his Rev. Jeremiah Wright denunciation speech……….

Jenny   April 30th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

The robot went down to Georgia.

Jenny Rome GA

Mark   April 30th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I’m sure this robot didn’t learn to play violin by the SUZUKI METHOD….

Mark S.
Sacramento, CA

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

It gets 34 Minuets Per Gallon in the City and
40 Foggy Mountain Breakdowns in the Country.

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

The Devil went down to his local area Toyota Dealer looking for a soul to steal.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?…Practice !

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Embracing her avant-guard persona, Laurie Anderson just goes further out on a limb.

Mark   April 30th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Where’s ASIMO… “taking 5″ and smoking reefer in the back of his Honda Odyssey ?

Mark S.
Sacramento, CA

Travis, Los Angeles CA   April 30th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Dennis Kucinich’s BFF regales partygoers during the opening gala for the Department of Peace

Pamina   April 30th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Meet the New York Philharmonic’s new Concertmaster! He was the featured soloist on the Korea trip!

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

“Bravo arigato, Mr. Roboto”

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

YASCHA HYBRID

Carol, Massapequa, NY   April 30th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Looks like C3PO met the Marshmellow Man to play music.

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

This is not the droid you are listening for.

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

a glimpse of what Bush will conduct in his next career

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Next up is a full-size model that plays the cello - the ToYoYo-Ma.

Gina - Lancaster, PA   April 30th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hey Superdelegates… Stop stringing us along like this and support a candidate, will you?

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Itzak Pearl-finish-man

Putzel in Waco, TX   April 30th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Virtual Surreality Violinist Virtuoso brings down the house !

Cindy   April 30th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

The tiny violin playing as Obama gave his Wright speech.

Lori, Boston   April 30th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I might be robotic , but my love for playing the violin is quite real.

Cindy   April 30th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

HMMM…is it playing Obama’s swan song!?

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

When not fighting crime AstroBoy has a milder cover.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

His mother, a Roomba, cleaned floors to pay for his lessons.

Putzel in Waco, TX   April 30th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Robotzilla rocks out playing “The Geek Went Down To Tokyo”

Derek   April 30th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Now I know where the $27,000 went from the Prius I bought… what a waste! I wish they’d put their efforts into something that got 200 miles to the gallon instead.

Cindy   April 30th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

The newest 360 announcer…he can intro, play us a tune taking us to breaks, and best of all he can sub when Anderson takes a vacation.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

There wasn’t a dry scanner in the house.

Putzel in Waco, TX   April 30th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Futuristic Jack Benny still can’t play.

Allen Simpson   April 30th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

To be read as a Jeopardy-style question: “What is what happens when a Stradivarius knocks up a Yaris hybrid.”

Chuck in Alabama   April 30th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

“Now for a few AC/DC classics.”

Chuck in Alabama   April 30th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Witness protection for stormtroopers.

Michael, NC   April 30th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

So…THATS who Bush was directing. The robots that make up our society.

Putzel in Waco, TX   April 30th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Everybody sing !

If you’re gonna play in Tokyo
You gotta have
a virtual fiddle in the band.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

WILL PLAY FOR TONER

rupa   April 30th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

yesterday we saw AC in scuba gear, today i guess its Erica’s notes…..

Dasun   April 30th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

“Who can say , ‘Robert” can not challenge human being?

Revealed,

Movie: A. I - 2
Starring: Anderson Cooper

Lorie Ann, Buellton, California   April 30th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Caution..Classical music in play…ear plugs and body armor required.

Lorie Ann, Buellton, Calif.

Mike from Syracuse NY   April 30th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

The Empire shows a kinder, gentler side.

John   April 30th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Introducing my accompanist for American Synthesized Idol.
Domo arigato,
Stephen Hawking

Mike from Syracuse NY   April 30th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

What Imperial Strom Troopers do in retirement.

Regina Harpe   April 30th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

modern change from heavy metal music to classical metal music

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Nice, but too Sirius

Michael   April 30th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

“American Idol hits an all time low”

Judi, Washington DC   April 30th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Forget that job offer with the National Orchestra in ‘09 Dick Cheney, you’ve been replaced!

By the way, G-Dubya, you’re still the conductor.

Dale R from Delaware   April 30th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Stormtrooper plays the funeral dirge for Sith Lord Bush’s dying empire.

Alicea, WA   April 30th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

This is career choice B. They said I didn’t have what it takes to be a stormtrooper.

ramona ellyin   April 30th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I’ll be bach!

ramona ellyin   April 30th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

I’ll be bach!

Jon - Raleigh   April 30th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

PBS version of “Rock the Vote”

michelle: Ont,Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Robot who is playing the political theme song to keep these candidates dancing on a string!

Wil Lavender   April 30th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Now who said that robots don’t have soul.

CAMERON COX   April 30th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

INTRODUCING “NERO”, THE VIOLIN - PLAYING ROBOT. (PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE).

CAMERON COX
WINNIPEG,CANADA

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

“…If I had toner, I’d blush.”

Michelle   April 30th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I give you concerto 3000 .

Jenny   April 30th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

The emperial stormtrooper angel prepares to great the latest of the late Stormtroopers

Jenny Ga

Anna Karina   April 30th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

Baroque Era, Romantic Era, Classical Era, Robotic Era…

Anna Karina
Miami, FL

michelle: Ont,Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

The Robot went down to Georgia ,looking for a soul to steal
and said I’ll make make a bet I can play the fiddle better than you!

Tracy Roman Ont Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

NOT MADE IN AMERICA. Go figure!

Ann   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Ok, I am ready now Obama, start over…

Anderson Park   April 30th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

XP is just great!! My life with Vista was a nightmare…

Seoul, South Korea

Gina - Lancaster, PA   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Today, Karl Rove assured each of the 3 candidates that if they are his “robot” and do exactly what he says, he can take them to a November victory!

michelle: Ont,Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Japeenese version of Americain Idol ,Yout think you can dance, and Dancing with the stars all rolled into one.

maria chavarria-halpern   April 30th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Dear Anderson, so sick and tired of hearing all the excuses for Barack Obama’ relationship with Jeremiah Wright . This reverand has been of great influence to Barack Obama’s influence since he was a young man. I am sure that they do think alot alike and the book he wrote “Audacity of HOpe” was based on WRight’s influence over him.
I feel that with all this hatarted towards America that Obama chances of winning the Presidency is totally gone. We the people are smart enough to see what is going on. Obama can give millions of speeches with his eloquent self but that doesn’t mean that we the people believe him. He spoke yesterday the way he did for his political race and that’s the only reason he did speak out against Rev. Wright. I still don’t understand why you the Anchors at CNN refuse to give Hillary Clinton her acolades and talk about the latest endorsements she has received and speak about the big win in Pennsylvania and how she has tighten the race in North Carolina and how she has surpassed the polls in Indiana. Please be fair and balance with Hillary. All you guys do including Campbell is trying to get opinions from your guests as to how can Obama win the Nomination. It is sickening - I can see right through all of you in Cnn and I am sure everybody else can.
s

Gina - Lancaster, PA   April 30th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Despite the robots 17 joints in each arm, he continues to insist he’s never inhaled.

Mike from Syracuse NY   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Storm trooper music, not deficient, just different.

michelle: Ont,Canada   April 30th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Robot auditioning for the 360 Announcing job A.C.:This notes for you!

Scott Sparks   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

A3C3 performs his second song on “Droid Idol” to the confusement of Paula Abdul.

penny   April 30th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

!!Hey Tin man, do you want a ride to OZ. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Robot made by Toyota
Trained using the Suzuki method
Playing a violin made by Yamaha
I guess we found the new star of your symphony orchestra Detroit?

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Unfortunately everything it plays sounds like Phillip Glass.

Melody   April 30th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

When you want to hear a little Johannes Brahms Violin
concerto in D major, just flip the switch!

When you want to see a man-made object with more mobility than you, just flip the switch!

Purchasing Toyota’s violin-playing robot — Priceless!

Jane, Detroit, MI   April 30th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Auditioning for iRobot 2.

Tracy Roman Ont Canada   April 30th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Gas station attendant in disguise. I’m sure they hear the same “song” everyday.

Traci- Warren, MN   April 30th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Live at Carnegie Hall, Rosie the Robot. Brought to you in part by Mr. Spacely from Spacely’s Space Sprockets.

Clifford Lehigh Acres FL.,   April 30th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

After a closer look at the robot , and many hours of testing. NASA, concluded that it was not a robot. It was just Michael Jackson, in his finale transforming stage.

Daniel, Westminster CA   April 30th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Apple presents the new I-Pluck

Crystal IL   April 30th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

New option for CD player on Toyota Camry! Ask your local Toyota dealer for details.

…available while supplies last

Hanna   April 30th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

This is robert bob father. (Did you get it?)

Lauren, NYC   April 30th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

What stormtroopers do in their retirement.

ACE-HOOVER, AL   April 30th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Mr. Robotic is preparing for Hiliary Clinton’s concession speech!

ACE-HOOVER, AL   April 30th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Please Hiliary stop whining about the media picking on you!

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Nero 2.o tasked,without backup, as ROM burned.

Oni Okolo, San Antonio, TX   April 30th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Apple has the Ipod, Microsoft has the Zune, and now Honda wants to enter the realm of mp3s. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting iRoPod.

Lloyd in TX   April 30th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

When he slipped-up and played “Flight of the Bumblebee” the Decepticons knew they had their bot.

donna   April 30th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

II shouldn’t have bet the shirt off my back that Hillary would stop those attack adds. Now I’m singin’ for my supper…………….brother can you spare a dime?

Holgate.. bk ny   April 30th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

1 2 3 this is nothing for me, now let’s see that michelin mascot do this

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Intoducing….BOT DIDLEY in his new hit Hey Diddle Diddle the BOT and the Fiddle!

Jack Magestro in Wisconsin   April 30th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Is it real? Or is it Memorex?

Jack Magestro in Wisconsin   April 30th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

…A good example of why FAFSTA just is not working

Jack Magestro in Wisconsin   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Apparently the engineers at Toyota don’t have enough to do.

Susan from California   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

But Mom; all the other kids are out playing Kick the Can-Man.

saad   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Oh..my God..not hillary again…the same old song the same sniper fire.

steve ramsey
alberta- canada

Lawrence S. Hightower   April 30th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

With all this talent why would my parents want me to consider running for the presidency of the United States?

Peter Trevino   April 30th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Premier Performance of Symphony No. 41 in C major (”Ode to Anderson Cooper”), K. 551 Composed by Yashimo Moto
Performed by the Okia Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Akuro Yamamoto
Robokito III at the violin

Peter Trevino
New York, NY

Jack Magestro in Wisconsin   April 30th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

A robot that plays the violin? Wouldn’t it be easier to just cut a CD?

STEVE RAMSEY   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

the new campane maneger for hillary clinton……
we will play the same dirty song aganist obama until we win.

steve ramsey
high level, alberta

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

VIRTUAL ENTERTAINMENT

Victor in Bradenton, FL   April 30th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Do more old vibrato, Mr. Roboto

CAMERON COX   April 30th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

ROBOTIC SYMPHONY NO.1 - THE FIRST MOVEMENT.

CAMERON COX
WINNIPEG, CANADA

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

HILLARY’S RENDITION OF BONDING WITH SOUTHERN FOLKS

Jolene   April 30th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Toyota, not just fiddling around anymore!

P.S. Jokes aside, I saw the video on this robot, it’s pretty amazing!

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Sean   April 30th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Cry Me a Rivet!

**sigh** okay, maybe not….

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

This is what you get when, C3PO and a IMPERIAL STORM TROOPER cross wires

Peter Trevino   April 30th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

“I may play the violin perfectly, but I still need a heart to win that competition in Kansas. I’m on the road to CNN to see the wonderful wizard Anderson Cooper.”
Peter Trevino
New York, NY

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Down on his luck, this robot resorts to playing the street corner for quarts of oil.” Buddy can you spare a quart?”

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

BOOT ME UP, WHEN YOU BOOT ME UP I’LL NEVER STOP

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

addendum to BOOT ME UP….. HILLARYS’ MONTRA

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

HILLARYS’ MONTRA…… BOOT ME UP, WHEN YOU BOOT ME UP I’LL NEVER STOP!

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

“Pay it again Spam.”

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

A 21st century tin man playing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”

Megan Dresslar   April 30th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Right now, I am playing chessy music beat 360 for Anderson and fans!
Megan D.
Shoreline, Wa

Sylvia Nelson   April 30th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

One of the politicians giving us their song and dance.

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Great! We now have robots that work in factories, dance, now play violin. I’m just waiting for “Rosie the Maid” to be unveiled.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Batteries not included. . .

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

After the concert, Nero’s dressing room was filled with plastic flowers and wax fruit.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Hillary so loved the Star Wars themed “Deal or No Deal” show that it inspired her design of this pantsuit for herself!

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Violin is for display purposes only. . .

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

If you would like to vote for “Violet” the violin player. Please email beat 360-cnn.com and remember voting starts after 12am eastern time.

Marilyn; Latham, NY   April 30th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Simon Cowell: “Your technique is good, but your style is just a little….oh, I don’t know…’ROBOTIC.’”

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Secret Service of the future - for all your entertainment & protection needs!

Peter M from NY   April 30th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Even the NY Philharmonic Orchestar is getting outsourced!

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Sure don’t look like any of ‘dem fiddle players back home!

Ed Freisthler Sidney, Oh   April 30th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Can also call out square dances:
♪ Swing you partner round and round,♪ theres a fiddle playing robot ♪ now in town ♪

Robert Berry Brockport NY   April 30th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

The Clinton symphony, “There shall be no tax on gas” And No
Construction Jobs for the summer. Play it like we want to hear it.

Bob Berry, Brockport NY 14420

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The robot’s amazing performance still left one age old question unanswered…. Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned?

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Available in a variety of colors & patterns. Smiley face pattern slightly higher.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Optional features available.

Cheryll Illinois   April 30th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Just drowning my sorrrows for being born with a TIN EAR.

Hyla, Toronto, Canada   April 30th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

HAL will now accompany Toyoma on Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Leslie from Ct.   April 30th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Toyota’s standard feature with all 2010 models, “The Symphathizer” : for customers who can only afford gas to go back and forth to work.

Brian B, University Park PA   April 30th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

If only they’d built me knuckles…. I’d pen an eviscerating, ever-changing, and strangely eloquent symphony to match the dueling words of the candidates. George Bush has it in his head already, every time he messes up and doesn’t get airtime for it.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Playing classical music has been shown to increase children’s IQ s. This particular model is NOT recommended for those under the age of 3.

Mike McDonald Kannapolis NC   April 30th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

“Now kids meet the owner of the scuba diving dog..Robby the Robot!”

Robbie   April 30th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Now that Itzhak Perlman’s been outsourced, here’s your new lead violinist……

Elvia in Santa Cruz, Bolivia   April 30th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Imperial Stormtroopers’ Anger Management Program

Chris   April 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

So this is why the orchestra Bush was conducting sounded so good!

Jonathan in Bolivia   April 30th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

AC 360 report LIFE INSIDE the Death Star… How Stormtroopers handle their pressure!

Kyle Hobson   April 30th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

First receptionist, then cashiers, I guess even musicians are subject to downsizing these days…

Kyle Hobson

Richmond, VA

Kymm, Wa   April 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Toyota introduces the Prius/ Opus hybrid. Not to be outdone Honda has plans for the Accord/ Chord hybrid -a tuba propelled car which is rumored will get 75 measures to the liter.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

His ‘road rage’ led to violins.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Karaoke night at the cantina seemed to be going well until Irma’s date decided to sing.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

The pianola reinvented for the 21st century!

Brad Williams, Wisconsin   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

“Take my female robotic mate…PLEASE!”

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Easy-to-follow assembly instructions included for the do it yourself-er. Not responsible for injuries.

Jolene   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Look…it’s a member of “The Fiddle and Bot Society”

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Nifty little item for those shoppers pondering how to spend their tax rebate checks!

Terry   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

R2Dtune

Bill, New London, CT   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Beethovan’s Symphany 5.0

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

30 day limited warranty. All sales final!

stephanie h   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

“Who needs music and arts in public schools!”

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Music lessons not included.

Terry   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Shocking! The musician wears no clothes. Get her a pantsuit!!!!!!

Terry   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

NEXT!!!!!!

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The futuristic look of the romantic warrior!

denise, nc   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

For my next song a medley of jimmy crack corn so i can drive 55 and you use to fill me up buttercup.

Kevin Kilbourne, Lansdowne PA   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Please,…. Unn Momento….. Roboto Concerto.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

If it doesn’t burn fuel, eat, outgrow it’s outfit, need an education or health care or a babysitter, & can keep itself relatively clean, I’ll take one!

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Music with the MIDAS TOUCH, sounds like a muffler.

Samiul Chowdhury, Houston , TX   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Yes I am a virtuoso violinist! But my buddies are still on training, and will be on the stage with me pretty soon as the rest of the orchestra, performing “New World” symphony!

Amber   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

See what plastic can do for you!

Amber
Wisconsin

Amber   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Miss America on a whole new level, just wait for the swimsuit competiton!

Amber
Wisconsin

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Spreading peace & harmony to all residents of the galaxy!

Amber   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Robot runs on gas, sadly Toyota can only afford to run it once every 7 days…..

Amber
Wisconsin

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Now, for all you Charlie Daniels Band fans, a medley of “Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues,” “My Baby Plays Me Just Like A Fiddle,” “Talk To Me Fiddle,” and “The Fiddle Player’s Got The Blues.”

Randy from Taos NM   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Unfortunately for Roboto Tincanatoto his first solo performance with violin was shattered by faulty c-batteries made in China.

Susan from California   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

But Mom; all my friends are outside playing Kick the Can.

Don   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Take me to your candidates.

Don   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Area 51 auditions for new reality show.

Don, WA

Kayle, CT   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Try and beat this R2D2

Gordon Parsons   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

“Yes Barack, I may indeed be cold, white and plastic but I can play you like a fiddle.” Hillary

Billie Kentucky   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I will be joining the Dixie Chicks on their next tour.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Edna was pleased to find that the hereafter reminded her of a ride at Disneyland!

Brent   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Wow, that trash compactor in the first row’s got some nice knobs.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Small parts & lead pose a health hazard to young children. Adult supervision recommended.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

For the person who has everything, can afford anything, & doesn’t have time for a life.

Ryan W, Los Angeles   April 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Its the smallest robot in the world playing the smallest violin in the world for all of the 360 viewers whose comments were not chosen.

Hyla, Toronto, Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

the #1 video on spacebook!

Rudolph from Vancouver, Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

What will they fiddle around with next?

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   April 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Marvel presents: “Violin Man! Bringing down his enemies by making their ears bleed!”

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

For the nostalgic listener, the “Back in the Day” model plays DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, 8-track tapes, and vinyl record albums. It also has a “nature sounds” feature.

Olalekan Saliu, New York   April 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

The Gas Tax Holiday Bandage! An unpopular song.

Dori in AZ   April 30th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Proof that robots DO use both the left and the right sides of their brains!

Martha(from NashvilleTN)   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

C3PO’s cousin auditions for the Jedi symphony orchestra—-playing isoon n a universe far,far away

Paula Rhyne   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

The remaining members of the band: Chewbaca on the cello, R2D2 on the snare drum, with Darth Vader on the grand piano while Princess Leia strews herself about in a sequin dress singing lounge songs.

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Next week: Mercedes Benz will sing German Lieder favorites.

Michelle   April 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

The Empire strings Bach.

Michelle, Virginia

Ratna, New York, NY   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

;) Skynet’s model T 100 (playing violin) was created to promote peace and the arts by the Japanese before the Americans bought over the company and invented Terminator model T 800 for war. ;)

Steven   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

01 01 Ma

Su L, Antwerp, BE   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Manual: no monkey needed to act as conductor

Olumide, Chicago, IL   April 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Starwars Symphony?

adam,CA   April 30th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

ladies & gentlemen here’s new generation of mike hukabee!!
adam,CA

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Nero’s concert was reviewd by Road And 8-Track Magazine.

Doug in California   April 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Toyota’s response to complaints of gaining import dominance.

P. Stewart   April 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

YOU’RE TAX DOLLARS IN ACTION!

Traci - Warren, MN   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Robot Idol.
Paula Abdul critiquing the robot. Robot, you are you you say you say you just you are who you are and and i just you are like a beam of color.

Yort S.   April 30th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

The judge sighed, “He is excellent, but where’s the emotion?”

Dan Manes   April 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

The Toyota Virtuoso 2000X comes loaded with arms, legs, torso, head, and notes per minute gauge. Hybrid model also plays saxophone.

-Dan Manes
San Diego, CA

Ralph M   April 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Isaac Stern is “officially” rolling over in his grave.

Ralph Morones
La Canada, CA

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

LUDDITES OF THE WORLD UNITE ! ….TEAR DOWN THIS HALL !

sandra Williams   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Just “stringing” people along here at Area 51…my music is out of this world…just like me!

mark anthony   April 30th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

A softer, gentler Stormtrooper’s machine-gun hand.

Mark R.
Morelia,Michoacan

sandra Williams   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Roswell ends well…a performance from out of this world!

Sandy
Texarkana, Arkansas

john latrobe pa.   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

“….BIG DEAL!…..My Cuisinart can imitate Yanni !”

Zac Shess   April 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

and tonight’s soloist in the Stormtrooper Philharmonic…..

Zac Shess
Pleasant Hill, Calif.

Mike - OC, Calif   April 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

This’d be a heck of a lot easier if I had a chin.

Billy from IN   April 30th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Aparently, this is the best musician in the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra…

Samiul Chowdhury, Houston , TX   April 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Hey, I guess I should start playing but, don’t you think they made me look kind of like an alien? Just look at my big eyes, or my feet, they are just so… well, you know what I mean.

Pam, Bloomington IL   April 30th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Introducing first violinist, Kimiko Jetson Wii.

joanne/ florida   April 30th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

Toyota get down and get green!

Pat A   April 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

“Take my mother board,please!” ” I take my wife everywhere, but with GPS, she finds her way back!”… Henyota Youngman Lives!

Greg Rauscher   April 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

And to think, they actually think I am playing this what a bunch of suckers, can we say onboard sound card?

Robert - Liberty, MO   April 30th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Johann Sebastian RoboBach 2.0

Amy   April 30th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Use the”Force”??? If I use the force, I’ll break the strings!!!!! Oh! Sorry; I didn’t know you meant THAT force, Master Yoda.

theresa, rochester, ny   April 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Looks like the Tin Man got the heart of a musician. “Good bye Yellow Brick Road…”

Larry in Michigan   April 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Presenting: Baroque By Barack!

Brian Long Beach, CA   April 30th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

O Yea I remember seeing him at the White House Correspondents Dinner

Phil   April 30th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Domo arigato Mr. Roboto!

vicky Jo   April 30th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

I’ve heard of a ‘tin ear’, but this………….

Casey Harris   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

What’s Darth Vadar going to play?

Komoa   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Play that funky music white boy!

Max Chang   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Finally taking a musical break from chasing down that rebel scum.

Stephen in Maryland   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Introducing the newest member of our orchestra, Ro-Bo-Ma.

Alex   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

May the force be with you young Konichiwa

evan, Canada   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

R2, what have you given me, and what is that noise.

Where is Luke when I need him

sunny   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Rev. Wright, here’s how robot-americans play their music!

Gina from NS   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

“Ladies and gentlemen, ‘Storm Troopers Lament’ in B minor.”

Cynthia, TX   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Oh Princess Lea I am here to serenade you my darling!

Joel Hughes   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Let’s see the Energizer Bunny beat this!

shail   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Make music to my gears

devineni   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Ha..they outsourced my job a robo

Joy L   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Pinocchio played a sad song hope the blue fairy would make him a real boy.

Selva   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Great Performance, but still fell short of Rev Wright!

Max Chang   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Jascha Heifetz: After today, they’ll never again call my playing cold and robotic!

Kim   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

I believe I could use a tune-up.

Ben Corbier   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

you can’t download this digital music

T. Murray   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Shunned from ever appearing in public again, a costumed Reverand Wright decides to strike a positive cord through music.

michelle   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

The music’s not coming for me–I’m feeling a little stiff.

A McCleary   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Finally, the Japanese have discovered Artificial Violintelligence!

Wayne G.   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight’s headliner, the incomparable…Ro-Ro Ma.

Dee Wilson   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Introducing your 2040 American Idol Winner!!

Jordan P - NC   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Simon Cowell: The performance was great…but you just didnt seem to care, you looked like a mannequin.

monica thomas   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

i’m the new face for the old politics. get the special interest groups on the phone!

Lukasz Urban   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Outsourcing in the future.

isaac   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

The Democratic race has become so stressing, robots have to play a tune

LT Evans Mt Vernon Tx   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Is this what outsourceing has come to??

Warren Wright   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

And now a piece by Johann Sebastian Ro-bach!
–Atlanta, GA

Kim, Florida   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

You didn’t tell me it was Star Wars!

Wilson Mashika   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

You know its over…when the tech’ lady’s sings.

Ron Pleasanton, CA   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Why would anyone play with a toy like this, that have no batteries?

Dave Walls   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I said…..EASY ON THE STARCH!

Diane R   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

A street musician outside the green zone.

sumeet   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Its not techno… music that is.

A McCleary   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Finally, the Japanese have discovered Artificial Violintelligence!

Richardson, Texas

Tim Seitz   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

German classical music is so mechanical.

Tanisha   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

The performance was a little rusty if you know what I mean !

Fred O   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I wish I had some rythem.

Patrick McKeon   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

And now a performance by the violin virtuoso Ro Bo Ma.

Mike G   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Is it just me, or did tonight’s performance seem a little stiff?

Mariah Moon   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Phoenix Lights Identified: Symphony visits from unknown land

Heath   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

All this Toyota can do, but where’s that Hydrogen car?

Big Rod   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

When asked to comment about his performance……he replied “I was like a machine”.

Mehroz B. from CA   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I can do the robot while playing the violin…beat that!

Guy in CA   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

I’m doing a duet with a player piano after this gig. It’s a May-December thing.

Russ   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto!

William   April 30th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Even Star Wars extras have to pick up odd jobs to avoid foreclosure.

Janet Gokay   April 30th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

I cook, too!

Debbie V.   April 30th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

This is the future and really strikes a chord!

hannu   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

rhyming bits and bytes.

Terry,ontario canada   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

You think this is tough watch me change the strings

Carl Independence MO   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

It sounds a little like heavy metal to me.

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