Giant Robot Project
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The Giant Robot Project is an undertaking by US inventor Jaimie Mantzel to construct a large 6-legged robot.[1] The robot is approximately 10 to 12 feet in height with a similar dimension in width (approximated from video recordings of the project).
Fabrication of the full-scale robot began in 2007 and intermittently continued until December of 2010 when an initial and short "Test Drive" was taken.[2] This brief test demonstrated the structural soundness of the design in general but also highlighted material weaknesses. These currently are being or have since been improved upon thru continual upgrades or alterations of the robot.
Complimenting the construction, a series of video logs of progress made on the project have been uploaded to YouTube. Because of this, Jaimie has gained a following of supporters who occasionally make material or financial contributions to the Giant Robot Project.
A smaller version of the robot referred to as the 'Spider Tank' is also in development and serves as a scale model for many of the technologies and design features incorporated into the larger robot.
Notes and references
- ^ Giant Robot Project Test Drive March 28, 2008
- ^ Inventor builds a robot large enough to ride in St. Petersburg Times December 26, 2010
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