Disney seeks patent for a 'humanoid robot' that can play a character

Could costumed robots one day roam the streets of Walt Disney World?A new patent application from Disney (DIS) suggests it's something the company has considered.The document says Disney is developing robots, including "humanoid robots," that have been "adapted for soft contact and/or interaction with a human.""To physically interact with children," the filing says, "the inventors understood that the robot should be soft and durable."The patent application says Disney has already created a "smal