MUSIC BUZZ – Honda’s adorable robot will conduct Yo-Yo Ma and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a rendition of “The Impossible Dream.”This only fuels our theory that Yo-Yo Ma is, in fact, a Cylon.

The Best Links:

1. Prepare For The Robomaestro
2. “The Irony of a Japanese Automaker Trotting Out an Advanced Robot in the Motor City Will Likely Be Lost On Most of the Attendees, Who Will Be Students from the Detroit School for the Arts.”
3. Robot to Conduct Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Bring Upon Us “Inevitable Apocalyptic War Against Machines”
4. Honda Is Also Forking Over $1M to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
5. ASIMO Vs. Slippery Stairs
6. ASIMO: TV STAR!

TECH BUZZ – This year’s gathering in Germany showcases Artificial Intelligence designed to rescue humans and play soccer, among other less awesome things.Yes, it’s all very impressive, but get back to us when there’s a model that can brilliantly deliver dinner like a pro.

The Best Links:

1. RoboCup’s Official Site
2. “Robots Compete to Save Human Kind, With Time Left Over for a Kickabout”
3. 42 More Years Before Robots Can Bend It Like Beckham
4. Soccer Shmoccker…Check Out the Creepy Rescue Competition!
5. Don’t Fear Robots - They May Save Your Life! [In The Fuuuuture]
6. Photos from Last Year’s RoboCup in Atlanta
7. Browse The Schedule for This Year’s RoboCup in Germany