{"slug": "no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a", "title": "No, this isn't CGI! $150,000 robot has eerily human-like facial expressions and movements - as fans claim 'we'll be able to have a robot girlfriend that's way out of our league'", "summary": "Chinese robotics company AheadForm has unveiled the Origin-F1, a humanoid robot with AI-driven facial motion algorithms and 26 degrees of freedom, priced between $50,000 and $173,000. The robot's lifelike expressions and movements have sparked online enthusiasm, with some fans expressing willingness to pay $150,000 for a 'robot girlfriend.'", "body_md": "**READ MORE:**[Self–dressing ROBOT puts your clothes on for you in 10 seconds](/sciencetech/article-16007647/Wallace-Gromit-Self-dressing-ROBOT.html)**See more Daily Mail on Google -**[save us as a Preferred Source](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=dailymail.com)\n\nAt first glance at this footage, you'd be forgiven for mistaking it as a clip from the latest science fiction blockbuster.\n\nBut the humanoid robot in the video is very much real.\n\nDubbed 'Origin–F1', the robot is the brainchild of Chinese robotics company AheadForm.\n\nIts facial expressions and movements are eerily human–like thanks to AI–driven facial motion algorithms, which deliver natural motion while avoiding 'uncanny effects'.\n\nTo get your hands on one, you'll need to splash the cash, with the Origin–F1 estimated to cost between $50,000 and $173,000, depending on the configuration.\n\nHowever, this price tag doesn't seem to faze many fans, who are desperate to get their hands on one.\n\nCommenting on a video of the robot, one viewer said: 'My father saved his money for a house, I am saving mine for my future robot dream girl.'\n\nAnother added: 'We'll be able to have a robot girlfriend that's way out of our league.'\n\nAt first glance at this footage, you'd be forgiven for mistaking it as a clip from the lastest science fiction blockbuster. But the humanoid robot in the video is very much real\n\nAheadForm describes the Origin–F1 as a 'desktop ultra–bionic humanoid robot for real–world human interaction scenarios'\n\nAheadForm describes the Origin–F1 as a 'desktop ultra–bionic humanoid robot for real–world human interaction scenarios'.\n\nIn terms of software, the bot features AI–driven facial motion algorithms, which co–ordinate facial expressions, eye movements and speech.\n\nAnd when it comes to hardware, the robot features 26 degrees of freedom, which allow it to carry out even the most subtle of micro–expressions.\n\n'It combines bionic mechanical design with multimodal artificial intelligence to deliver natural, vivid, and continuously evolving interactive experiences in a physical embodiment,' AheadForm added.\n\nOn the website, the Origin–F1 is described in two forms – 'black' (a female humanoid with black hair), and 'white' (a female humanoid with light blonde hair).\n\nHowever, AheadForm claims it could have 'unlimited character appearances' in the future.\n\n'Through 3D reconstruction and high–precision biomimetic skin, the virtual image is perfectly restored,' it explained.\n\nIts lifelikeness has delighted fans online, with many praising its realistic movements.\n\nOn the website, the Origin–F1 is described in two forms – 'black' (a female humanoid with black hair), and 'white' (a female humanoid with light blonde hair)\n\nIn terms of software, the bot features AI–driven facial motion algorithms, which co–ordinate facial expressions, eye movements and speech\n\nOn YouTube, one said: 'The blinking of the eyes is the most realistic I've ever seen in a robot. It feels so natural and impressive!'\n\nAnother wrote: 'Eye realism (blinking speed and cadence, left/right and up/down movement) is pure next–level.\n\n'She radiates a sense of true awareness. AheadForm have landed on the other side of the uncanny valley and it's amazing.'\n\nAnd one said: 'By far the best of the best right now. This is the turning point.'\n\nMeanwhile, others claimed they are willing to fork out the $150,000 to get one themselves.\n\nOne simply said: 'Take my money.'\n\nAnother claimed: 'Please release as soon as possible, I will spend anything.'\n\nAnd one joked: 'Wow I'm looking at my future wife.'\n\nA release date remains unclear at this stage, although the Daily Mail has contacted AheadForm for clarification.\n\nThe news comes shortly after UBTech Robotics unveiled a new generation of humanoid [robots](/sciencetech/robots/index.html) said to be designed for a 'lifetime' of companionship.\n\nThe Uworld U1 androids are covered with 'biomimetic skin' that looks and feels just like that of a real human.\n\nAnd the company even claims that the robots' specially designed 'spines' mean they can reproduce 90 per cent of human movements.\n\nThe male and female versions stand at 183 and 169 centimetres tall respectively, and weigh about half as much as their average human counterpart.\n\nThey are being offered for sale in a basic torso–only version as well as in two full–body options with more advanced features.\n\nUBTech says that prices start at £13,218 (119,888 RMB), with the high–end units costing up to £109,205 (990,000 RMB).", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a", "canonical_source": "https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16024503/robot-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490", "published_at": "2026-08-03 12:19:13+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-03 12:21:56.580300+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["robotics", "artificial-intelligence", "ai-products"], "entities": ["AheadForm", "Origin-F1", "UBTech Robotics", "Uworld U1", "Daily Mail"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/no-this-isn-t-cgi-150000-robot-has-eerily-human-like-facial-expressions-and-as-a.jsonld"}}