Realism of the unreal: the Japanese robot and the performance of representation

Yuji Sone

doi:10.1177/1470357208092324

Realism of the unreal

the Japanese robot and the performance of representation

Yuji Sone^*

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Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies

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Abstract

This article addresses the general theme of wearable technology from an oblique angle - via performance studies - by examining the performative basis of interactions between humans and machines. The author considers the developing nature of human robot relations in Japan, and raises concerns relevant to discussions of wearable technologies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	345-362
Number of pages	18
Journal	Visual Communication
Volume	7
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1470357208092324
Publication status	Published - Aug 2008

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