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Japanese Startup Develops Giant Robot Inspired By Anime And Games. The Giant Robot In Japan Is 4.5 Meters Tall And Can Reach Up To 10 Km/H When Moving.
The Japanese startup Tsubame Industries, based in Tokyo, Japan, revealed this week its giant robot, named ARCHAX. This is a 4.5-meter tall robot that can be piloted by humans and features a design similar to the Gundam robots from the classic Japanese animation franchise.
Giant Robot In Japan Honors The Dinosaur Archaeopteryx
According to the project creator, the robot’s design combines the Japanese passions for anime, robots, games, and automobiles. The CEO of Tsubame Industries, Ryo Yoshida, states that he wanted to develop something that would tell the world, “This is Japan.”
The country excels in animation, robots, games, and automobiles. Thus, he found it interesting to develop a product that could compress all these elements into one. The giant robot in Japan was named ARCHAX, in honor of the dinosaur Archaeopteryx. For those who are not familiar, the Gundam franchise (with animations, games, and merchandise) is very strong in the country.
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Although it doesn’t have significant expression in the West, within the Asian country, it is among the franchises that generate considerable revenue in Japan. The giant robot is capable of reaching speeds of up to 10 km/h.
According to Tsubame Industries, the giant robot features a body divided into two modules: the torso, resembling that of a human, and the lower portion with four wheels. In addition, the ARCHAX has a cockpit for the pilot and joysticks for driving. The giant robot also has a vehicle mode and can be operated similarly to a car.
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The CEO of Tsubame Industries points out that the giant robot could serve various commercial functions, ranging from assistance in the space industry to rescuing people in disaster situations. Japan is a country that invests in unusual products, such as a jacket with air conditioning.
Now, a functional 4.5-meter giant robot with a humanoid body is a novelty. Those who enjoyed the project and also love robots, with a special appreciation for humanoid robots that are so popular in the Asian country, like Gundams or EVAs, should know that the price of this giant robot is not affordable for many. With a value of US$ 3 million, equivalent to R$ 15 million in conversion to our currency, the ARCHAX is a product for enthusiasts with a lot of money to spend.
Humanoid Robots Are Gaining Prominence
Fourier, a robotics company based in Singapore, plans to compete with the major players in the market, and for this, its flagship product is the humanoid robot GR-1, which aims to serve as a rehabilitation assistant for patients. The GR-1 from Fourier is a humanoid robot that can carry an impressive weight of 50 kg. This capability can be attributed to its robust design, especially its hip actuators.
The robot features support handles at its waist to assist people in getting up from wheelchairs and beds. Recently, the company published a video showcasing the assembly line of the model, revealing manufacturing processes such as creating custom actuators, using 3D printers for body components, and testing the robot’s manual movements.
The company plans to deliver units of the model to consumers by the end of this year. Both Optimus and GR-1 still exhibit a strange walking style, reminiscent of some creations from Boston Dynamics, such as the Atlas robot.
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