Have you seen THIS?! Robot for sale, with demo, looks like Astro

[Saruta]

http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/1579

Now, the Astro look is probably intentional, there seems to be a fan lurking somewhere.

[Satus]

Whoa, that robot looks really cool. I personally don't think it looks like Astro, but I can guess why you think so. But the robot is very amazing either way. Technology is advancing so fast, it's kinda scary and exciting at the same time.

[jeffbert]

I think the resemblance may be accidental; the two peaks on top are similar to some I have seen in other anime; though I could be wrong.

[Astro Forever]

I can see what you mean, Saruta. He does lack in cuteness however. I'd take him anyway, he seems impressive!

[Deep_Freeze]

That's a really cool Robot, now if I had the money I'd buy one.

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

Thats going on my Christmas list XD

[Saruta]

I have read the comment thread there. There was significant input in development from a Japanese university. This nearly proves a fan *is* lurking somewhere; quite possibly more than one fan.