Tomotaka Takahashi And His Robots


    [Tomotaka Takahashi (born March 27, 1975), roboticist and founder of Kyoto Universitys ROBO-GARAGE since 1999, creates humanoid robots known for their smooth, fluid motions and sleek appearance. Creating a number of humanoid robots entirely by himself, from concept through to production, Takahashis designs have been featured in art exhibitions celebrating the creation of Astroboy, Time Magazines Coolest Inventions of 2004, and promotions for Bandai, Panasonic, and Pepsi. He has also worked with toy companies to produce relatively inexpensive robots for the hobby market, including those for Kyosho (a Japanese toy manufacturer better known for their r/c cars).

    In early 2008, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. unveiled Takahashis 4.5-ounce, 6.7-inch robot mascot for Panasonics Evolta line of alkaline batteries (the longest lasting of its type according to the Guinness Book of World Records), which climbed a 1,500-ft. Grand Canyon cliff as a publicity stunt/demonstration on May 24, 2008. The robot was powered by a pair of Evolta batteries, and used a tiny rope to ascend the cliff face, which took approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes.

    Takahashis largest robot to date is the Enryu T-52, which he designed for Tmsuk Co. Ltd.. The Enryu (lit. [Support Dragon]) is a 3.5m tall, 2.5m wide, 5t rescue robot that fully houses a human operator, but can also be controlled remotely if necessary via cameras located in the robots head (including night vision), and on its front, back, and flanks. Its two, 10m long hydraulic arms have 6 degrees of freedom and are capable of lifting a car or other debris in the event of an earthquake, fire, or other disaster. The arms also come equipped with individual CCD cameras, useful when small, precise movements are necessary. It moves on caterpillar-style treads at approximately 3 km/h]. – Wikipedia


    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University


    Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University on June 9, 2004 in Kyoto, Japan. Chroino can walks with bent knees and stands 35cm high, weighing in at 1050g. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)



    Creator of the EVOLTA robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics new alkaline battery EVOLTA series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The new AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life




    Creator of the EVOLTA robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics new alkaline battery EVOLTA series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The new AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life


    Creator of the [Evolta] robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics alkaline battery [Evolta] series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)




    Tomotaka Takahashi


    One of Japans leading robot creators Tomotaka Takahashi holds Robo Garages Chroino and FT during the Robo_Japan 2008 Press Preview at Pacifico Yokohama on October 10, 2008 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)




    Tomotaka Takahashi


    Tomotaka Takahashi holds "Evolta" during the Robo_Japan 2008 Press Preview at Pacifico Yokohama on October 10, 2008 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)




    The Evolta bike robot




    The Evolta bike robot


    The [Evolta] bike robot travels during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




    The Evolta run robot


    The [Evolta] run robot is demonstrated during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




    The Evolta swim robot


    The [Evolta] swim robot crawls in a pool during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




    Robot creator Tomotaka Takahashi poses with the swim version of his Evolta robot


    Robot creator Tomotaka Takahashi poses with the swim version of his [Evolta] robot during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)


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Tomotaka Takahashi And His Robots


[Tomotaka Takahashi (born March 27, 1975), roboticist and founder of Kyoto Universitys ROBO-GARAGE since 1999, creates humanoid robots known for their smooth, fluid motions and sleek appearance. Creating a number of humanoid robots entirely by himself, from concept through to production, Takahashis designs have been featured in art exhibitions celebrating the creation of Astroboy, Time Magazines Coolest Inventions of 2004, and promotions for Bandai, Panasonic, and Pepsi. He has also worked with toy companies to produce relatively inexpensive robots for the hobby market, including those for Kyosho (a Japanese toy manufacturer better known for their r/c cars).

In early 2008, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. unveiled Takahashis 4.5-ounce, 6.7-inch robot mascot for Panasonics Evolta line of alkaline batteries (the longest lasting of its type according to the Guinness Book of World Records), which climbed a 1,500-ft. Grand Canyon cliff as a publicity stunt/demonstration on May 24, 2008. The robot was powered by a pair of Evolta batteries, and used a tiny rope to ascend the cliff face, which took approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Takahashis largest robot to date is the Enryu T-52, which he designed for Tmsuk Co. Ltd.. The Enryu (lit. [Support Dragon]) is a 3.5m tall, 2.5m wide, 5t rescue robot that fully houses a human operator, but can also be controlled remotely if necessary via cameras located in the robots head (including night vision), and on its front, back, and flanks. Its two, 10m long hydraulic arms have 6 degrees of freedom and are capable of lifting a car or other debris in the event of an earthquake, fire, or other disaster. The arms also come equipped with individual CCD cameras, useful when small, precise movements are necessary. It moves on caterpillar-style treads at approximately 3 km/h]. – Wikipedia


Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University




Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University


Chroino, the robot, is introduced by its creator Tomotaka Takahashi at Kyoto University on June 9, 2004 in Kyoto, Japan. Chroino can walks with bent knees and stands 35cm high, weighing in at 1050g. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)



Creator of the EVOLTA robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics new alkaline battery EVOLTA series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The new AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life




Creator of the EVOLTA robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics new alkaline battery EVOLTA series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The new AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life


Creator of the [Evolta] robot, Tomotaka Takahashi (C) introduces Panasonics alkaline battery [Evolta] series at Tokyo Midtown on January 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The AA alkaline battery sets a Guinness World Record for the longest service life. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)




Tomotaka Takahashi


One of Japans leading robot creators Tomotaka Takahashi holds Robo Garages Chroino and FT during the Robo_Japan 2008 Press Preview at Pacifico Yokohama on October 10, 2008 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)




Tomotaka Takahashi


Tomotaka Takahashi holds "Evolta" during the Robo_Japan 2008 Press Preview at Pacifico Yokohama on October 10, 2008 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)




The Evolta bike robot




The Evolta bike robot


The [Evolta] bike robot travels during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




The Evolta run robot


The [Evolta] run robot is demonstrated during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




The Evolta swim robot


The [Evolta] swim robot crawls in a pool during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)




Robot creator Tomotaka Takahashi poses with the swim version of his Evolta robot


Robot creator Tomotaka Takahashi poses with the swim version of his [Evolta] robot during the Panasonic Evolta World Challenge IV press conference at Afite Meguro on September 15, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Hikaru Ogawa/Getty Images)


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