Tokyo robosuit could make you the sack lifting champion
By Thomas Ricker 
posted November 26th 2009 2:11AM
posted November 26th 2009 2:11AM
posted November 26th 2009 2:11AM
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Is the kid on the left fake?
@Slutty McNugget
The better question; what is he inside of?
He's not really *fake* per say. Just a robot.
@Slutty McNugget It's a KIRF of a kid.
@Slutty McNugget That is chop-you-up-with-his-hands-kun. He doesnt like being in the corner of pressshots, somebody is going to get it. Nobody puts baby in the corner.
@Slutty McNugget
He prefers the term 'Artificial Juvenile'...
between the nonsensical game shows with the chicken suits, and the obsession with tentacles and female cartoon characters, and the subway groping, i swear - japan is officially the wackiest place on earth.
But we all luv it.
@Navarr Yes, we all kind of wish we could wear fluffy toys attached to our bags without being laughed at by hot women.
And that school girl outfits were fashionable.... God Bless Japan!
@(Unverified) hey, you know the Japanese are going to be the first to build a real, fully functional gundam suit.
man, these stuff makes people lazier...
@Billy I would say it makes them more productive as they are able to carry a higher load.
@Wallyum That's what SHE.........
.......never mind.
He can carry FIVE pillows!?
I'm sure it's been said before but I loathe the new engadget format.
@(Unverified)
Actually, unverified, most people like it. You're the first that I've seen that doesn't.
Just because I keep quiet doesn't mean I like it, I can live with it, it's just as good as before for me but not better.
Wow, if that guy ate some protein and hit the gym, he could probably lift 20 more kilos without the metal suit.
@(Unverified) Maybe, but that's not really the point of this suit. It is to assisst factory workers. There is no way that all the factory workers are going to start hitting the gym because 'they can'. And besides, the factory owners are more interested in the cost savings this thing can bring, as it might lead to cutting the workforce and/or improve efficiency. I am sure it would be a better alternative the hiring body builders to do the job of experienced factory workers or promoting body building among the existing workers ( Only the fittest workers survive, the rest are eliminated ) because not only is it practically unattainable, it would force the owners to increase the salaries of the remaining fit workers, which would ultimately lead to a loss.
@Al Capa
I don't know about that. What with their rising weight/expanding belt line problem via the change in the Japanese traditional diets to a more westernized menu a number of companies are instituting mandatory exercise routines for their employees so they can literally 'make weight' like wrestlers and avoid government fines.
http://betweentwocities.com/2008/07/16/mandatory-fat-checks-for-japanese-workers/
Not so far fetched that they might push employees to pump a little iron as well in the name name of efficiency.
Heck the entire staff of dental offices over there takes a mandatory afternoon nap...pretty soon going to work over there could be like hitting the day spa...
Wow!
I could say, that japan is one the best nowadays in terms of gadgets and technologies.
truck renting
Mores
Oh the irony... rice :)
Heavy bags are a huge issue in my day-to-day life. That, and large gaps.
Americans could use it to carry their brides over the threshold :x
The kid with the saw blade hands is an army prototype. right after you go "Awww" it whips out its arms from its pockets and slashes your neck. Cute but deadly.
/should watch less anime.
@Pradster
Are you sure you didn't read this in Philip Dick's "Second Variety"?
Ive always wanted to look like i have polio
Greatest.... Caption..... EVER!
"The suit will ultimately benefit factory workers or those with physical limitations when it goes into production..."
What? You threw your back out and want a day off? Not to worry, just suit up and you'll never have to take a sick leave ever again!
This is the strength of the technology.
Someone should tell them that forklifts work even better. You could lift a few thousand pounds of rice if you really want to.
@dicobalt
Not in sandy africa where the truck with aid arrived, forklifts need a clean flat solid flooring.
@Wwhat
In Sandy Africa, lift forks you!
One day they'll put these things in the NSH (or other health insurance) and you'll see tons of old people shuffling around with superstrength.
there is 4 day iRex (International Robot Exhibition) happening here in Tokyo .. sadly I can:t attend it till Saturday (its open fro 1000-1700 hrs = working hours of the day). Looks like they don't want too much general public, until the last day ..
@keeny Thanks for the info on the iRex in Tokyo...hope some more news from the exhibition is posted on the web...
@Abimbola Akanwo
np..
here's the official link page .. http://www.nikkan.co.jp/eve/irex/english/
i hope to get some 'see-it-to-believe-it' experience this sat ..
watch out! japanese iron man in the making!
I'm telling you, this is the first prototype of a Gundam Mobile Suit.
It is in the culture of the Japanese to romanticize about the future:
http://media.toxicfactory.com/g/1/60-foot-tall-mobile-gundam-suit-3.jpg
@gerrrg
First? I've seen the same thing 50 times already over the years.
How does this compare to the Berkley power suit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdK2y3lphmE
8995 revisions later it becomes sentient.
You know Mariusz doesn't need that machine.
"Sack Lifting Champion"? Are you kidding me? Who the hell wants this title?
When Skynet takes over silently, it gives new meaning to "Stop hitting yourself" when wearing that exoskeleton thing.
destroy...all...humanoids!!!
give him rockets and red armor. Now you have the next iron man.