Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality

Image credit: Tsubame Industries. Article by AFP. Tech Xplore – October 27, 2023.

Ryo Yoshida has monster-sized dreams for his drivable, “Gundam”-like robot, even though its huge size makes it hard to park and the $3-million price tag will crush most wallets. An imposing 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) high and weighing 3.5 metric tons (7,716 pounds), “Archax” can be […]

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