The 2005 International Robot Exhibition opened in Japan today and will run for four days! The event showcases robots by 152 companies and 40 organizations in and outside Japan. Held every year since 1973, it includes all types of robots from industrial to humanoids and tasks such as those in manufacturing, medical, welfare, cleaning and security jobs. Yahoo has some photos of some of the robots on display at this year's exhibition.

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