Pint-sized mech suit will turn your kid into a robot

[Hot Mega]

2 things;

What's the practical application for this beyond costing a parent a ton of money or possibly fighting against Sentinels (errm..'squiddies' for Matrix geeks)?

Also, we already have motorized wheelchairs to scoot people around at a snail's pace...

Giant mechanical body suits are all the rage in futuristic sci-fi video games and movies, but rarely do they turn up in our mundane reality. Thanks to the Japanese robotics gurus at Sakakibara Kikai, the miniature bot in the video above is very real, and not only that, it's designed for kids.

Named simply the "Kid's Walker," the robotic wonder stands just over 5' tall and seats a single passenger. As you can see in the video, the pint-sized mech doesn't actually walk, but rather glides along the ground on hidden wheels. The mechanical arms and claws are entirely operational, and appear to be rather easily manipulated by the young test driver.

If you fancy yourself a mech of your own, the Kids Walker will set you back a cool 1.8 million yen, about $23,000. It runs entirely on gasoline, which doesn't win it any awards for environmental friendliness, but it's hard to argue with its cool factor.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_technews/20110602/tc_yblog_technews/pint-sized-mech-suit-will-turn-your-kid-into-a-robot;_ylt=AhLxljwQg71Ov6v0BgX4nQ4jtBAF;_ylu=X3oDMTQ1ZmJxbjA0BGFzc2V0A3libG9nX3RlY2huZXdzLzIwMTEwNjAyL3BpbnQtc2l6ZWQtbWVjaC1zdWl0LXdpbGwtdHVybi15b3VyLWtpZC1pbnRvLWEtcm9ib3QEcG9zAzEEc2VjA3luX2FydGljbGVfc3VtbWFyeV9saXN0BHNsawNwaW50LXNpemVkbWU-

 

[gunslingingbird]

Doesn't tv already turn kids into robots? flylicker

 

[Trident1]

Ah the Japanese have invented a bully proof mecha kid.

 

[lurkingdirk]

Doesn't tv already turn kids into robots? flylicker

No, the government does that with a barrage of illegal laws, corrupt school officials, and fluoride in the water.

:tinhat:

 

[gunslingingbird]

No, the government does that with a barrage of illegal laws, corrupt school officials, and fluoride in the water.

:tinhat:

Oh, shit! Dirk! You're channeling WTC7! Snap out of it! Move away from the light, buddy! :eek:

 

[lurkingdirk]

Oh, shit! Dirk! You're channeling WTC7! Snap out of it! Move away from the light, buddy! :eek:

I would, but the light has been placed directly in every line of vision by the government. It's a conspiracy built by the leading sunglasses company - it's owned by Obama, and they're trying to damage everyone's vision so much that they go to the eye doctor (all of whom are, of course, deep in the pocket of the government, as they're allowed to charge illegal fees for services to which we should have the right to access free as citizens of this country). These eye doctors will force people to buy sunglasses by writing a prescription. The government will, I'm sure, pass a law making any written prescription legally binding.

Please see this brief video that completely proves everything I'm saying. If you disagree with me, I'm obviously smarter than you. :tongue:

Keep in mind, you have to watch every second of this video to understand. Pause it if you have to blink.

 

[Atar554]

Ah the Japanese have invented a bully proof mecha kid.

I wouldn't say he's bully proof until we see the arms working and an actual cockpit.

Until then I see him getting wedgies in a seated position as he's trying to pilot the thing out of trouble.

 

[bofuvum]

It looks like I can push that over.

 

[Connor Macleod]

Just buy the kid an ATV. I'm sure it's safer and you'll save about 20 grand.

 

[Trident1]

I wouldn't say he's bully proof until we see the arms working and an actual cockpit.

Until then I see him getting wedgies in a seated position as he's trying to pilot the thing out of trouble.

So this mecha kid suit isn't equipped with tentacles? Rip-off.