PLEN is the coolest toy robot I’ve seen in a long time. Created by Systec Akazawa, PLEN glides around your desktop on a pair of roller skates like a miniature version of Scott Hamilton. What’s even more amazing is PLEN also has a little bit of Tony Hawk in him. He’s able to hop on a skateboard, balance himself for a quick rides, and pops trick ollies to top it all off!
The little sucker features 18 joints that are controlled remotely using custom software on your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and features a built-in battery that lasts a sweet 25 minutes on a single USB charge.
PLEN’s squarely aimed at those with money to burn, because at 250,000 yen (~$2075 US) he’s definitely not cheap by any means.
Check out the “Gallery” section of the PLEN website, to see more videos of this insane toy robot in action, or order one if you have a wallet that’s fat enough.
Amazing the balance this little robot has. I think HONDA might be able to learn a few lessons here!
WOW….it’s amazing…
that robot is pretty smooth
[...] PLEN is the coolest toy robot I’ve seen in a long time. Created by Systec Akazawa, PLEN glides around your desktop on a pair of roller skates … like a miniature version of Scott Hamilton. What’s even more amazing is PLEN also has a little bit of Tony Hawk in him. He’s able to hop on a skateboard, balance himself for a quick rides, and pops trick ollies to top it all off! [...]
sick robot! too bad it costs so damn much.
The things they have in Japan… very cool!
Wow lol!!! thats hot hahah, the robot is kool ^^, its got balancing skills unlike other robots
Ride little robot ride, too bad Sony discontinued with the robot department.
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tai-chi robot :)
that’s a very cool toy to have around, but the price is nauseating… ~_~ maybe i’ll wait a decade to buy one cheap. hehe’
cute looking, funny, and very skillful; i liked its moves; great balance; funny tricks; Honda did a pretty good job inventing robotics.
Does Honda have a robot variant that can dock/port an iPod??? It’ll look awesome.
lol gotta get it! someday..
it will become a must have xmas present in the near future
It reminded me of that Coldplay music video with a robot in it.