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ROPID mixes speedy moves with cuter robot design
A new, even cuter, Japanese robot has hit the scene called ROPID. Developed by Tomotaka Takahashi of Robo Garage at Kyoto University, the tiny robot can respond to voice commands and actually has a mouth that moves when it speaks.
In addition to its communication features, the ROPID can supposedly walk, run, jump faster than many other similarity constructed robots. You can see video of the ROPID showing off its mobility here.
Via Robot Watch
By Paul at 11:21 AM ON 10/29/09
I say we make this thing into a kamikaze killing bot.
By Tony at 10:34 PM ON 10/29/09
Its cute enough to distract the enemies o.O
You're on to something there Paul...
By Realist at 9:45 AM ON 10/31/09
Awww! How can we fear and hate our future robot overlords when they are just so damn cute? Three cheers for robotic opression!
By jake at 5:07 AM ON 11/01/09
I want one now gimmee gimmee gimmee
By thisisonlyatest at 11:35 PM ON 11/04/09
Crap... forgot to post fear-mongering comment...
Ok... so it's cute... and you just confirmed that... now the robots know and they'll use the tactic you just came up with (distracting the enemies).
So if you see one of these doing something cute, make sure to first emit an EMP (if it's still moving then set it on fire).
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