Man Builds Scarlett Johannson Robot to ‘Fulfill Childhood Dream’

A 42-year old graphic designer in Hong Kong spent a year and a half, and $50,000, to create a robot replica of the actress Scarlett Johansson.

Madame Tussauds New York unveils first-ever wax figure of actress Scarlett Johansson on July 30, 2015 in New York City. Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Madame Tussauds

A 42-year old graphic designer in Hong Kong spent a year and a half, and $50,000, to create a robot replica of the actress Scarlett Johansson, Reuters reports. 

The robot is programmed to deliver verbal responses when spoken at, and even has moving facial expressions. 

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