Researchers said a perfect copy of Monet or Picasso painting may not be possible as the robot needs a living model to imitate, applying the same pressure and making the same gestures.
The technology, however, could be used in complex surgery or mechanics, the Kyodo News agency reported.
Researchers at the Keio University unveiled the robot Tuesday, claiming the it's motion copy system is the world's first unit that highly accurately recreates motions of the master artists.
"We can expect applications in helping pass on skills of master mechanics or surgical procedures," said Seiichiro Katsura, associate professor at the university's department of system design engineering.
The robot was on display at Asia's biggest tech fair - the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) which began on Tuesday near Tokyo.