Yokohama Gundam Shows Off New Moves

That's one spectacular hunk of metal.

when we presented the impressive work of the Japanese innovators from Gundam Yokohama Factory in early August? They built an 18-meter replica of a mecha from the Gundam franchise. Just a few months ago, the mecha was in the initial test phase and could only perform simple movements. As a short reminder:

It is safe to say that during these several dozen days there was a significant progress in the motor development of the robot. Today it can even bend the knee and while it doesn't do it particularly quick, its sheer size makes this understandable. The important thing is that the machine can finally take on more complex activities.

That's obviously not all. Gundam's creators also taught it how to handle detailed hand gestures that include finger movements. This gives us hope that in the future we can expect precise swings and strikes. Although, in order for them to cause considerable damage, it would be necessary to add some momentum to its moves. For example, as in the video below, in which the image was slightly accelerated:

In October 2020, the machine was to be presented to the general public at a live event organized by Gundam Yokohama Factory. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the show was delayed indefinitely, although it is expected to be organized within the next year.

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