Robotic arm rides, 5 cents

We've heard of robot arm-driven rides before, but this guy is seriously taking it to the next level. Watch as some brave soul in an anonymous factory floor tames a giant yellow robot arm and rides it to glory as family and friends look on admiringly, giggling uncontrollably in a giddy orgy of industrial robot exploitation. Video after the break.

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[BrentK Posted Jan 30th 2007 1:16PM]

But, but... Mommy I want one!! *stomps*

Safe or not, and almost certainly not, isn't this the first thought every 8 y/o has when they see their first robotic arm. And frankly, if you got a problem with your inner 8 y/o then go screw yourself, mine's alive and well, and you can bet if I had the opportunity my ride would look like this one, not perfect, but they guy did walk away, eh?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 30th 2007 3:14PM]

Legoland already has a ride that does this:

http://www.legoland.com/park/rides/40minimum.htm?view=Browse&spotguid=%7BE794D1BD-29FB-4043-A3ED-C7ED587E0208%7D

Go do it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 30th 2007 4:34PM]

They peaple are crazy, in the first one, the robot could be hitted in the head of his person. One milimitre and lost all hair in his head. But it's cool!!!.

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[(Unverified) Posted Jan 30th 2007 4:34PM]

They peaple are crazy, in the first one, the robot could be hitted in the head of his person. One milimitre and lost all hair in his head. But it's cool!!!.

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[(Unverified) Posted Feb 12th 2007 11:41AM]

Yeah, the thrill seeking midnight cow boy alt ternative to the ultimate bull ride. I wonder how fast you get going as that thing whips you around.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 31st 2007 5:09PM]

it's all fun and games until the machine has a glitch and slams his head against the ground and break his neck. Then all you see is everybody in unison cue in the slow singing.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 31st 2007 8:24PM]

This belongs to my buddy Mike in Oklahoma City and it's in his shop. It a welding robot that he picked up at an auction, I belive he said it can handle 400lbs. All the movements are preprogramed into it so it won't smash people, the guy's head is 8" from the ground and he's tall. You redout on some of the spins, there are awsome negitave g-forces.

It's not a public ride, invite only, so if it looks too dangerous to you, chances are realy good that you won't be rideing it anyway, lol.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 8th 2007 11:42PM]

not shown are the riders that did wear a helmet! i am tired however of those that would squelch my civil liberties for the sake of their own liability or safety. if you want to play it safe keep your bits in your pants and in your home because software even runs the car that you drive and take so much for granted. as this is run by servo and not more than 8 or so feet off the ground i felt much safer than at 185mph on my bike. this ride is more fun than the video can show!!! fanuc doesn't approve and neither does my mother but then i don't need either of their permissions to ride this! again, and again, and again! yee haw from hillbilly hell! ciao