Jul 30, 2012

Kuratas - Your Very Own Million Dollar Mech

Codename: Kuratas
Ah, it's about time that a Japanese company would finally offer a 13 foot, 4 ton mech at the modes starting price of 900,000 pounds ($1,412,370). The mech, codenamed 'Kuratas' is is being offered by Suidobashi Heavy Industries and is fitted with armor plating, a harmless water powered 'Lohas' rocket launcher and BB pellet firing gatling guns, triggered by smiling. Wait, what?

'The Kuratas can be controlled either through the one-man cockpit or from the outside using any smartphone connected to the 3G network. The robot, has around 30 hydraulic joints which the pilot moves using motion control. As it is made to order the style conscious buyer will not have to worry about sticking to the grey exterior – it comes in 16 colours, including black and pink, and for an extra £60 they will sort you out with a cup holder.'

The company has released two videos, featured below covering an intro and general overview as well as a 'How To Ride' Kuratas. You can also customize and piece together your own mech on the Suidobashi website, although it's already down due to being hammered all morning. Check out the videos below, and start saving up!



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