by TokyoDesu Staff A hobbyist robotics engineer in Tokyo debuted a prototype transforming robot that switches from robot to car mode and back at the touch of a button. Based on observations of the video below, the robot is remote controlled and, in addition to transforming, can punch, fire plastic rockets, and wildly gyrate in the general … Continue reading »
“We are taking all possible measures for vigilance,” said Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in response to news that North Korea plans to launch a rocket of some type between Dec. 10 and 22. Noda, possibly using air quotes, has warned of the “threat” that the rocket could be a type of ballistic missile. Continue reading »
A private designer has unveiled the world’s first fully functioning, human-piloted attack robot in Tokyo, removing all doubt that when the machines take over, Japan will be the first to fall. Continue reading »
