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VIDEO: Get Ripped Off by Giant Robots in the Trailer for "Atlantic Rim"
Absolutely, positively, *not* to be confused with "Pacific Rim"!
The grade-z film factory known as The Asylum has unleashed their latest plot to steal the thunder from an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster. And it comes in the form of the trailer for their latest production Atlantic Rim where giant robots pummel giant monsters in a manner curiously similar to Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming mecha movie Pacific Rim. Watch after the jump!
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VIDEO: Japan’s Love Affair with Robots, Explained
Geminoid-F maker Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro explains the roots of Japan's love for humanoid robots
In a brief conversation, a bit reminiscent of Morinosuke Kawaguchi's "Why we Japanese love to humanize everything" TED talk form last summer, Geminoid-F maker Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro explains the roots of Japan's love for humanoid robots. Get a look after the jump.
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VIDEO: World's Tallest Bipedal Robot Walks!
Hajime Sakamoto's real giant robot is back in the news
umanoid robot maker Hajime Sakamoto of Hajime Research Institute is in the news again. Back in July, his latest advancement towards building a working giant robot was that his 4 meter model with cockpit had an assembly of the waist with moving legs. The lab is now opening their doors to show off their latest progress towards walking. Get a look after the jump.
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VIDEO: Robots Dance Parody "Gangnam Style"
Squad of DIY robots dance ubiquitous steps
At this point, I think I'd be happy to live the rest of my life without seeing another human being dancing Psy's " Gangnam Style." Robots on the other hand still engender some patience. In a new parody video, a squad of Korean Bioloid educational robot kits from Robotis (comparable to Lego MindStorms) dance the ubiquitous horse riding steps. Get a look after the jump.
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VIDEO: See A Home-Built Transforming Robot in Action!
Fully functioning model designed and built using off the shelf parts
Japan is well-known for its obsession with robotics and a Japanese hobbyist is taking things to a new level by building fully functiong transforming robots using off the shelf parts. Check out the guy's latest creation after the jump.
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VIDEO: Japanese Robot Rings Mimic Human Face
"Entertaining communication device" or Rise of the Machines?
The immortal phrase “talk to the hand” takes on new meaning as Japanese researchers have painstakingly developed robotic rings that mimic human eye and mouth movements. Is this a bold new step towards a grand technological future, or just a colossal waste of time and resources? Watch the video and DECIDE after the jump!
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Hajime Sakamoto Has Real Giant Robot in the Works
4 Meters, Here We Come!
Humanoid robot maker Hajime Sakamoto of Hajime Research Institute isn't happy with the 1/1 scale Gundam. It's just a statue. Nor is he satisfied with the 2-meter No.33 he built in 2009. It's just "large." He's now working on a 4-meter mobile suit complete with cockpit, on his way to Gundam's 18 meters. More after the jump.
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VIDEO: Meeting of Real Giant Snake and Spider Mecha
Date Night at the Mechanical Monster Garage
35-foot-long robot snake Titanoboa recently met up with Mondo Spider, a 1,700 pound mechanical arachnid that carries people around at the Burning Man festival. Check out the meeting of the true life giant robots after the jump.
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VIDEO: Honda Shows Off the New ASIMO
Prepare Yourself for the Robot Revolution!
Honda Motor Corps. has given their famous robot ASIMO a major upgrade: the little guy is smarter, faster, and more capable of reacting to the world around him. Best of all, he can POUR DRINKS! Check out an impressive demo video after the jump!
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Giant Tetsujin 28 Appears in Tokyo
Iconic anime & manga character goes gold for NTT DoCoMo campaign
The station square area in Tokyo’s busy Shinjuku district is often used as a stage for the launching of wacky publicity campaigns. Still, it’s not every day a giant gold robot makes an appearance…
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