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Tricycling Robot Goes for Guinness Record

Terry Ng — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:02:19 +0000

Sports cars have long tested their 24-hour endurance on the Le Mans racing circuit in France. Now a Panasonic robot named Mr. Evolta will try to claim the distance record for a remote-controlled car, pedaling along furiously at 1.3 kilometers per hour (0.8 mph), powered by two AA Evolta batteries. The batteries have a greater capacity than other alkaline cells, according to Panasonic, thanks partly to a thinner battery wall and smaller internal features so more of the battery’s volume can be used for the active ingredients.

(via PopSci)

Life-Sized Tetsujin in Kobe, Japan

Terry Ng — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:32:15 +0000

Giant Japanese robots are taking over Tokyo. First the 59-foot tall Gundam in Odaiba, Tokyo and now Kobe’s Wakamatsu Park will have their very own giant robot — a 50 ton TETSUJIN 28-go. The video below shows workers constructing the new robot.

Giant Toroyan Robot Breathes Fire in Tokyo

Terry Ng — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:28:57 +0000

Kenji Yanobe’s Giant Torayan robot is a 24-foot tall mechanical baby that sings, dances and breathes fire. It’s currently on display in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, and has attracted quite the audience.

I wish I was in Tokyo right now, so I could shoot some videos of this monster in action!

59-Foot Tall Gundam to be Displayed in Tokyo Park

Terry Ng — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:25:40 +0000

Gundam is celebrating their 30th anniversary by erecting a 59-foot tall Gundam at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo. The life size plastic robot will be on display for two months later year and will feature a moving head unit and 14 points to disperse bursts of mist.

(via Streetthing)

PLEN – The Roller Skating Robot

Terry Ng — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:35:47 +0000

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.

Robot Pencil Sharpener

Terry Ng — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:43:46 +0000

Forget those boring pencil sharpeners that do nothing but sharpen your pencils. It’s time to a get the Robot Pencil Sharpener! The Robot Pencil Sharpener is powered up and is ready to walk around your desk, every time you insert your pencil, and twist to sharpen. More useless cool junk eh?!

Robot Pencil Sharpener @ ThinkGeek

Remote Controlled Boxing Robots

Terry Ng — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:28:31 +0000

Everyone keeps playing off the Rock Em Sock Em Robots theme. The latest is from Hammacher Schlemmer called Robotic Pugilists. Each robot comes with a remote control with eight distinct maneuvers, including 360 spins, bobbing, hooks and jabs. When one of you land a punch the other robot will change itâ€™s facial expression and let out an audible objection. Another stocking stuffer for your bratty little brother.

Robotic Pugilists