gundam

JR West's new humanoid heavy equipment robot is designed to increase productivity while keeping workers out of harm's way

Robotics

Japanese rail company rolls out VR-piloted Gundam robot worker

The West Japan Rail Company has released video of its new humanoid heavy equipment robot. Mounted on the end of a crane, this gundam-style robot torso mimics the arm and head motions of a human pilot, who sees through the robot's eyes via VR goggles.

An 18-meter (60-ft) walking Gundam robot will be unveiled in Yokohama this October

Robotics

Japan is building a 60-foot-tall, walking Gundam robot

The port of Yokohama will play host to a colossal, walking Gundam robot for a year starting this October. With 24 degrees of motion, it'll be the most advanced full-sized Gundam ever built, and the engineering challenge of making it work is enormous.

America has challenged Japan to the world's first intercontinental giant robot fight in 2016. Megabot vs. Kuratas to the mechanical death.

Robotics

June 2016: America and Japan to face off in giant robot combat

America laid down the challenge; Japan has accepted. In one year's time, the two countries will face off on neutral soil for the world's first international giant robot dual.