Japanese Engineers Toy with Maid Robots and Gundam

There's a trend with robots being made in Japan these days. Apparently, the Japanese see a need for robots that can assist people, particularly the elderly and the disabled. A number of maid robot models have been designed and made that can do a number of household chores, like the laundry, and floor vacuuming. One of these models was even made to resemble the cartoon robot Gundam (left), but of course, it only comes with domestic-use technology.

One of the later models is this more generic-looking maid robot (top), which also serves as a conveyor of household stuff like a television set (it has a platform as its behind). The picture shows it picking up a tray. It can also operate a washing machine. But maybe it would have been better if it comes with its own washing machine?

Anyway, maid robots are one thing, but there's also another fascination for Gundam, as you can see here. Bandai decided to make one as tall as a person (second, left) complete with movable joints, flashing lights, sound effects, and a real anime girl to boot (is she a robot too?)! It's your ultimate toy. Too bad it's not designed to be worn.

If a human-sized Gundam robot isn't enough for you, here's one (bottom) that's big enough to fight invading aliens from outer space and protect the Earth. Who knows. maybe in the near future, Japanese engineers would try to make a real Gundam Earth "defense" robot.


Have you ever wondered how a Gundam robot would look like if it's transparent? Well, this toy below may be able to help. It's a "clear" Gundam that's see-through in all respects! Get it before it vanishes forever!

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