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Robot conductor wows Korean audience

The “EveR 6” robot conducts musicians of the National Orchestra of Korea during a rehearsal session at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul. (Photo: National Theater of Korea via AFP)


SEOUL: A South Korean-made robot made its debut as an orchestra conductor before a sellout crowd in Seoul on Friday, wowing the audience with a flawless performance in place of a human maestro.

Named “EveR 6”, the 1.8-metre-tall robot guided more than 60 musicians of the National Orchestra of Korea who were playing traditional Korean instruments.

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