Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW Vol. 5 Num 540 Sat. December 03, 2005       StarTech Speecys Japanese robotics venture Speecys unveils the new humanoid robot 'Speecys SPC-003', 52.5cm tall and weighing 4.0kg performing at a press preview in Tokyo on December 1. The SPC-003 enables to display 3D simulation of its motion interactively on the PC to make easy for the development of robotics software and hardware. The new robot will go on sale from December 25 with a price of 750,000 yen (6,300 USD).. PHOTO: AFP