Toyota has creatively created a pod-like single passenger vehicle that can drive itself on special highway lanes in Japan. The riders can customize the shell’s color to their liking. Watch the video after the break to see what its like.
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Here is the 2-foot tall Robotex AH that could replace human soldiers on the battlefield. Priced at $30000 each, this robotic killing machine has two machine guns, which is capable of simultaneously firing 300 rounds per minute.
Measuring 13-inches tall, the RoboPhilo has 20 programmable servos that control major limbs like arms and legs, head, and all the joints. The robot retails for $499. Watch the video for more details.
Developed by Toyota, this violin-playing robot has 17 flexible joints and mechanical fingers. Measuring 1.5m tall and weighs 56kg, the robot can achieve vibrato on a violin similar to that created by humans. Watch the video after the break to get more details.
Still remember the Sony Rolly? The company has released a new Christmas-themed version of the Sony Rolly with pre-loaded Christmas songs including “White Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. In case you didn’t know, the Rolly is an MP3 player and Speaker that can move and dance synchronously with the tune’s beat. The player is available in Japan for $380.
SARCOS has developed a wearable robot suit that fits around your body like an exoskeleton. The suit has flexible robotic joints to provide versatility. It allows soldiers to easily lift up 200-pound weights, missiles and more. Check out more pics after the jump.
Most of us hate cockroaches. That’s right! You’re crazy if you love them. Jose Halloy and some colleagues at the Free University of Brussels have created tiny robots that act like Pied Pipers and can trick roaches to follow them. These robots were sprayed with a little bit of roach scent and programmed to choose crowds over darkness, and the roaches automatically followed the robot wherever it went, making them easy pickings. Now that’s cool!
We all know that eventually, in the future, there’s a possibility that robots will take over the world. Why not live out that idea through this USB Snowbot. This winter-themed robot. It comes with a light scanner (red or blue), scanning speed, on/off button, and a place where you can change the scanner color. So no matter what you may think about robots in the future, you’re sure to control this one at least! $13
Sanyo will released next year in Japan its conceptual robot that can inspect the foundations of homes for structural damage and dirt. Known as the Yuka shita Inspection Robot, the robot will retail for less than $8,850.
The Gojic racer from Esukeipan Japan has an extension kit which gives the robot the ability to transform into a car. I can say this robot is a Japanese version of Bumblebee robot. It will be available in Japan from November for $300 with the add on kit selling for $72.
