This photograph of a steam-powered robot was taken sometime around 1870. The robot has human-like head and hands and can actually walk while drawing a supply cart. The engine operates his legs and his hands steer the wheels. His pants are removed in order to show the gears and levers in the legs. The photo was probably used as part of patent application. I would like to own one.

 
In this Scopitone from 1963, The Tornados play their Joe Meek produced hit “Robot” dressed as… robots. One of the stranger entries in the endlessly fascinating world of Scopitones.
 

 
PR2 the robot is having fun with his happy socks.

 
I really don’t think this was necessary. Thanks WowWee!
 
(via Unique Daily)