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A Real Transformer?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the did-he-flip-me-off-in-there dept.

mshiltonj writes "This is a video of real robot tranforming from a vehicle to a biped and back to a vehicle. It's some Japanese technology demonstration." Rumor is the next version will be a red semi + trailor and will be much more than meets the eye.

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  1. Re:Nice but ... by KDR_11k · · Score: 2, Interesting

    However, bipedal designs are ineffective. We'd give them four or six legs for stability.

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  2. Re:Nice but ... by ultranova · · Score: 2, Interesting

    However, bipedal designs are ineffective. We'd give them four or six legs for stability.

    Bipedal design is a lot better than almost any other when you need to operate in thight spots, since it occupies very little area (stand with your feet together, and see how small area they actually cover). A four-limber bipedal design can also use the arms for manipulation or, if neccessary, as locomotive helpers.

    Remember, being able to stand on two feet doesn't mean that you can't use more if the situation warrants.

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