WHERE DO I GET ROBOFIE? :)

[robogeek3]

[nicolas gomez]

hi !! here some information

Volks (http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/robofie/produ ... ducts.html), a japanese manufacturer that is famous for it's very detailled (and quite expensive) action figures and resin characters kits has announced the Robofie VS-1 kit

http://www.volks.co.jp/en/robofie/produ ... index.aspx

For approximately 1090 to 1400 EUROs (whitout shiping and taxes ) , once fully built (comes as a DIY kit), this small remote-controlled buddy (approx 40 cm high) will be able to walk, run, climb stairs and execute several movements.
A video is available

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlN26SmKTqM

Feature:
Walk on two feet (Electromagnetic adhesion) (only to metal floor)
Size:
Height 30cm
Weight 1kg
assembled product

Action variety:
walk on two feet (normal speed/high speed), turn, turn and walk, grab, throw, kick, dance etc (max.16 variation)

Body cover designed and produced by Zoukei-mura non-painted soft vinyl

finish products with your own painting senses and techniques

Contents:
Assembly kit (with instruction leaflets)

Propo controller, battery, a battery charge


shopp site

http://www.volks.co.jp/jp/goods/index_g ... 1&sbct=122


http://translate.google.es/translate?hl ... sbct%3D122

[mkegruber]

Hi,

When I was in Japan last year I visited the HQ of VStone and they have that robot on display in their front office.

I remember seeing it ages ago and I asked them about this. They advised me that it was a limited edition and didn't have good balance (hence the magnets).

I doubt you'll find one for sale new, but you could also ask around to see if anyone in Japan is willing to sell theirs.

Regards
Michael