Robot maker dreams of turning sci-fi into reality


An imposing 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) high and weighing 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg), 'Archax' can be moved and operated by a pilot who clambers up to the high-tech cockpit. — Reuters

TOKYO: Ryo Yoshida has monster-sized dreams for his driveable, "Gundam"-like robot, even though its huge size makes it hard to park and the US$3mil (RM14.34mil) price tag will crush most wallets.

An imposing 4.5 metres (14.7 feet) high and weighing 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg), "Archax" can be moved and operated by a pilot who clambers up to the high-tech cockpit.

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