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Co-Robot.jpgYou have definitely seen humanoid robots a lot more advanced that this, but those usually are out of reach for poor geeks like me. The Co-Robot is a basic, single-motor robot that walks nay, shuffles its feet, like it's in extreme need of a bathroom break. This little dude at least has simple mechanical sensors so it could pick itself up when it falls down, which seems to be quite a frequent occurrence for it. Don't believe me? Check out the video after the jump.

No, the Co-Robot isn't a one-trick pony; besides walking, it can also dance and somersault which Technabob could only translate as "stumbling, thrashing and falling down." Sure, it might not sound like something you'd want to buy, but if you're looking for a cheap alternative of the much, much more expensive humanoid robots, this one could do the trick. Previously available in Japan only, you can grab one from MakerSHED for $29.95 per kit.



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Posted by: brian
November 30, 2008 7:01 PM

This robot looks very cheap...you can easily tell from the picture that the plastic on it is really cheap...

I guess it is true, "you get what you pay for" :-)

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