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No Servant, Japan's Build-a-Robot Delivers Joy
isabotage3 writes to tell us that a new Japanese build-a-robot product may offer up a bit more participatory joy than models past. Even though it took this novice reporter over eight hours to assemble he still seemed to think that the end result was worth it. With a quick interface that allows everything from basic movement mapping to complex dance and aerial maneuvers, this robot seems to offer the user an experience far removed from the ASIMOs and AIBOs of years past. From the article: "You don't have to be a scientist, or even very smart, to play with Manoi AT01. But there's a catch: A lot of work is required to get it going. The $1,260 machine, which can walk, wave its arms and do other simple moves, comes in a kit that requires assembly — a sprawling, mind-boggling concoction of matchbox-size motors, plastic Lego-like parts, twisted wiring, 200 tiny screws and a 100-page manual."
The article mentions that this is a Manoi robot. A spot of online searching leads me to this MPEG video.
Cheers,
Ian
No, you're the only one. That's how hard you rock.
I thought "Build-a-Robot Delivers Joy" was a euphamism for "custom built sex android."
Ummm, not to be a racist or anything, but wouldn't reading a 100-page instruction book translated from Japanese be considered torture in some countries?
1. Please to put little engine 3X later than subassembly YY.
2. Set us up the arm, but not to be rotated wisely.
3. Enjoy super happy fun robot!