Countless of movie scenes and television episodes about robots will soon come to fruition. In a real-life version of a scene from a Transformers fight, the Kuratas will fight against the Megabot Mark II. The former is Japan’s high-tech, giant robot while the latter is America’s first-ever functional and pilot-operated robot. Fast becoming one of the most anticipated fights for robot enthusiasts, the challenge for the duel is slated sometime in June 2016.
As early as now, fans believe that the fight will showcase a ground-shaking display of machine dynamics, strength, and power. The one main stipulation though is that the two robots must only engage in a full hand-to-hand combat. This means, no guns are allowed.
The news about the fight partly impressed, partly shocked a lot of robot enthusiasts as the American robot chosen for battle has only been launched less than a month ago. It will compete against one of the most established and renowned robot models in the world.
The Kuratas
Built by the distinguished Japanese company Suidobashi Heavy Industries, the Kuratas is a three- year-old, user-operated giant robot. It is credited as the first giant boarding robot in the world. Suidobashi is one of the elites in the robot industry that create rideable, multi-ton mech-style androids controlled by humans. The Kuratas is a $1.4 million robot with a massive weight of four tons. Weaponry-wise, it is built with a number of BB Gatling weapons competent at discharging 6,000 rounds in 60 seconds. Suidobashi’s mech is 13 feet in height and makes use of four rotating wheels.
The Megabot Mark II
Designed by Megabots Inc., America’s premier robot-making company, the Megabot Mark II uses cutting-edge technology that makes it easier for its controller to work around its automation and cybernetics. It operates on gas and has cannons which are in the position to fire large paintball rounds at a staggering speed of more than 100 mph. The Mark II’s incredible weight is six tons, a couple more than its rival. It also needs two people to pilot it. Megabots’ pride is 15 feet in height and rolls around with the help of a set of giant tank treads.
The Road to the Epic Robot Battle
The Mark II cost around $175,000 to develop and build. On the other hand, Suidobashi’s price tag is over $1 million. In a recent interview, even the co-founder of Megabots, Gui Cavalcanti, frankly stated that the Kuratas is about three times quicker than their own robot. At the moment, the Japanese company is more advanced and highly developed, but the Americans
guarantee to take the year to do some serious catching up. Both companies also relent to the fact that they will be making a number of revamps and fixes to further strengthen their respective robots before the fight.
This robot-to-robot battle is shaping to be one of the most anticipated matches next year. Even non-robotic fans will find in interesting to see which of the two will prevail. To find out more about tech news like this, visit Gadget Salvation – an online shop that sells electronics and provide fresh gadget info.
