lpetrich
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Life-Size Gundam Robot Replica in Japan Can Now Move Around
Catsuka on Twitter: "Life-sized Gundam in Yokohama is now in testing mode. https://t.co/51HVoraPb7" / Twitter
With this response:
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "Standing by and ready to suit up." / Twitter
				
			Some video of that robot in action:Check out this 60-foot replica of an RX-78-2 Gundam robot -- from the OG anime series -- that they built near Tokyo ... and which now moves about on its own! The Gundam is the signature piece of a factory there of the same name -- and they just lived up to the hype.
The whole idea of the life-size model was to make it realistic, and one engineering feat at a time ... they're slowly (but surely) achieving that. In this clip -- which is sped up at 2 and 4 times than normal -- you see the Gundam walk, kneel, lift its arm and move its fingers.
It can even open its eyes and turn its head!!! Honestly, it's an amazing achievement.
Catsuka on Twitter: "Life-sized Gundam in Yokohama is now in testing mode. https://t.co/51HVoraPb7" / Twitter
With this response:
Ilhan Omar on Twitter: "Standing by and ready to suit up." / Twitter