Time to check up on your Old Glory Robot Insurance policy. Thanks to this research in Tokyo, walking robots can now carry you off:
The first walking robot capable of carrying a human was unveiled on Friday in Tokyo, Japan.
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WL-16 uses 12 actuators to move forwards, backwards and sideways while carrying an adult weighing up to 60 kilograms (130 pounds).
OK, so it’s more like a wheelchair with legs, which, if it could climb stairs, would be a tremendous advantage for the disabled. But we’re only a quick size-up from a walking, rocket-shooting battle tank.
Via Roland Piquepaille.
I loved that SNL skit. Being a huge "Law and Order" fan, I couldn't believe they talked Sam Waterston into doing that.
I'm new to this site.. found it while researching the following... Has anyone attempted building a small MechWarrior? I'm thinking a two-foot, remote-controlled MadCat. (see "walking, rocket-shooting battletank" above) I need someone to toss ideas back and forth with. If interested, contact me: individually_boring@yahoo.com Thank you.