What is a Kuratas robot?
What is a Kuratas robot?
Kuratas is a rideable and user-operated mecha built by the Japanese company Suidobashi Heavy Industry. Billed as “the world’s first giant boarding robot”, the Kuratas was unveiled when the website was opened in 2012. It was demonstrated at Wonder Festival.
When did MegaBots fight Kuratas?
In June 2015, MegaBots challenged Suidobashi Heavy Industry to its first robot duel confronting Kuratas versus their Mark II. The Kuratas robot was developed by artist Kogoro Kurata (after whom the suit is named), and roboticist Wataru Yoshizaki.
What is the name of the first giant boarding robot?
Billed as “the world’s first giant boarding robot”, the Kuratas was unveiled when the website was opened in 2012. It was demonstrated at Wonder Festival. In June 2015, MegaBots challenged Suidobashi Heavy Industry to its first robot duel confronting Kuratas versus their Mark II.
What is the weight of the Kurata?
The vehicle weighs approximately 4,500 kg, and is approximately 4 meters high. It can be crewed by one person; that operator would sit in the “body” of the robot in a seat, with the control device in front of them. The Kuratas can also be controlled externally by remote control.
What makes Kuratau so special?
Beautiful Kuratau sits on a flat bay on the west side of Lake Taupo, surrounded by lush, rolling farms in all directions. It’s the quintessential New Zealand lakeside village where everyone knows each other – one boat ramp, a shop, a tennis court, a playground and a summer winery with a cafe.
What is the user interface of the Kuratas?
Kuratas sports a four-wheeled, thirty joint exoskeleton. which is controlled by the pilot or can be controlled remotely. The remote operator uses a 3g touch screen phone as the primary interface. The on-board pilot’s user interface (UI) is a Kinect based device.
