Built by French company La Machine, this 50-foot and 40 ton spider robot is set to invade the streets of Liverpool, England on Friday. Apparently, this gigantic spider robot is a component in an elaborate bit of street theater that will take place at various landmarks throughout the city—culminating in a “spectacular finish” on Sunday. Wanna be a witness? [BBC]
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This is not a robot, it’s a giant marionette (puppet) operated by a team of talented and dedicated puppeteers, called La Machine.. it’s made out of wood and steel, all reclaimed and recycled. You can find out more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Princesse
I know this is an old post, but I’m a fan of what these people do and it bugs me when people assume it’s a robot, just because it’s big and can move about “on it’s own”. The skill of these people is immense and it uses age old techniques. We don’t always have to look at new technology to see innovation
I’ll also say, anyone can Wiki and look on Youtube BEFORE they post something. Do your research!