Technabob » hpi http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:31:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 G-Robots Invade North America http://technabob.com/blog/2008/04/22/g-robots-invade-north-america/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/04/22/g-robots-invade-north-america/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:33:21 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=2094 This sophisticated compact robot has been available in Japan for about a few months now, and is now finding its way to American shores.

hpi grobot gr 001

The HPI GR-001 G-Robot features 20 motors that can be programmed to follow your every command. In addition to the included PS2-like controller, you can also direct the G-Robot using your computer and the included animation software.

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hpi grobot gr 001 detail

Keep in mind that the GR-100 is a kit, and requires about two hours of assembly time. The photo below gives you a pretty good idea of what you’re in store for before you plunk down your hard-earned dough. Oh yeah, the instructions are in Japanese, so that’ll add to the challenge.

hpi grobot gr 001 parts

If you’ve got a spare $2400 lying around with nothing better to do, you can order one from gadget importer AudioCubes.

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