Japanese Robot Builder Creates RC Transformer
News
By
Wolfgang Gruener
published
A Japanese robot builder has built a remote controlled Transformer bot.
Kenji Ishida posted a video that shows an RC car that changes into an upright robot and remain fully functional with movable legs and arms. The design requires 22 individual servos to make the transformation happen.
The car is reportedly not the first transformer Ishida has built. It appears to be the eight version that has improved with each iteration over a period of four years.
Contact Us for News Tips, Corrections and Feedback
Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter
Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.
TOPICS
22 Comments
Comment from the forums
-
merikafyeah It's certainly more than meets the eye....Reply
Also, who else here is a huge Transformers Prime fan and can't wait for season 3? -
knowom This geek certainly would meet Sheldon's approval at least until they had a conversation and then he would appear inferior to his intellectual prowess.Reply -
billyboy999 This is awesome... it's one thing to see it in a movie CG; another to see it in real life.Reply -
twelve25 I would have been more excited if not for the music. :(Reply
Amazing robotics, though. Let's get him some grant money to do it to a full size car. -
myromance123 Capable of making an awesome robot, but can't upload a (at least) 720p video? I don't understand.Reply -
fuzzion myromance123Capable of making an awesome robot, but can't upload a (at least) 720p video? I don't understand.Reply
Atleast the video wasnt recorded with a patato -
biggiebody myromance123Capable of making an awesome robot, but can't upload a (at least) 720p video? I don't understand.Maybe he used all his money creating the robot that he couldn't afford a decent device to record 720p?Reply
Most Popular