http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/ Engadget Comments for Fujitsu updates HOAP robot series http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/Dec 19th 2005 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/
These things must be REALLY expensive.

I expect it probably sinks like a rock by design, leading into a wonderful opportunity for iCrap-like accessories... HOAP Mini-sub, HOAP Hydroplane Outriggers, HOAP Neoprene Skin Suit and such.]]>Dec 19th 2005 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/I don't know the machine's price, tho. Nothing to compare to Asimo's rental costs anyway; previous HOAP versions were more like $10000 i'd say.

Now, for the individual interested in their own robotics R&D program, Kondo has a sub $2000 platform that is approximately equivalent to the early HOAP-1 version : http://www.kondo-robot.com/]]>Dec 19th 2005 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/06/fujitsu-updates-hoap-robot-series/
I can't wait to see people hack into these things and control them by WiFi to totally stop traffic or get little kids hit! Hey its gona happen. Haven't you see Terminator?]]>Dec 19th 2005 1:36AM