<p>A French sculptor is developing a 3-D printed robot which can be made for under $1,000. The InMoov is an open-source, life-sized animatronic robot which can be manufactured by anyone with a basic 3-D printer. Developer Gael Langevin told CNN's George Webster that building the robot is "about as difficult as constructing a cupboard from IKEA." The robot moves, responds to programmed input, and even responds to some voice activated commands.</p><p>InMoov is a work in progress; as of press time, Langevin has only completed the robot's head, arms, and hands. A torso is currently in progress. Users download printer files and assembly directions from the InMoov website and then build the robot using their home 3-D printer. 3-D printing is increasingly going mainstream; Disney recently announced that they will use the process to build new toys. Last week, the FDA also approved the use of autonomous, patient-interacting robots in hospitals.</p><p>[Image: InMoov]</p><p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3005139/inmoov-3-d-printed-robot-home">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://grist.org/list/soon-youll-be-able-to-print-your-own-robot-for-800/">Soon you&#039;ll be able to print your own robot for $ 800</a> (Grist Magazine)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dfmwXnJSs4WUcuMO0z2ZeLdwDfvQM&ned=us">2 additional articles.</a></p>