19.2.06
Manoi The Humanoi Robot
Toymaker Kyosho has come up with a robot that can be assembled easily even by those with limited knowledge of robots. Named "Manoi", this robot is capable of walking on two feet and kicking a soccer ball. It has a one-fitfh the scale of human body. That's around 40 cm tall. If this small robot designed by Tomotaka Takahashi already able to kick soccer ball, someday we might even play soccer with a robotic team. Cool or scary? Anyway, Kyosho is also planning to host the Athletic Humanoid Cup several times a year with such events as the 5-meter sprint. The first competition is planned for August 2006.
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