This project, designed as a talking robot created in real time with an album, was very interesting for the public attention.
The purpose in creating such robots is to make older people's lives easier when they have to manage alone.
He has no sexual drive - although he does create other robots.
Enclave has created robots to steal the energy from the city.
Each year since 2001, members have created functional robots in the six week time period allotted.
Researchers use this method both to create better robots, and to explore the nature of evolution.
The concept of creating robots does seem to be an old, persistent and widespread one.
The contestants have spent six weeks creating 130-pound robots designed to solve a specific problem.
"We don't want to create robots that take on the worse aspects of a rigid nurse," she said.
They are often seen creating robots and other gadgets.