Sunday May 27, 2012

Pedal power

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Murata Seisaku-kun (Murata Boy) rides a bike on a narrow rail during a demonstration by Murata Manufacturing Co at CEATEC, Japan’s biggest consumer electronics show, in Chiba, on Tuesday. The new model has an energy-saving sensor and communication technology, using wireless modules.

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    whiskeysour

    Murata Seiaku - kun The Next PM - He can ride a bicycle on a rail and secure Japan's economy. He will have 100% public approval.

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    some14some

    Sensitive Boy Murata ! Robotic innovations unlikely to energize ageing Japan.

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    whiskeysour

    His laser eyes are transfixed in helping the economy and the nation. He has my vote !!!!!!

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    cactusJack

    Japan, the country that makes really cool robots that can do anything and at the same time wants to sweep nuclear multi-reactor meltdowns under the rug.

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    globalwatcher

    Hope Murata can develop many more robots like this that can clean up Fukushima Daiichi. Is this my wishful thinking for Murata?

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    Farmboy

    Murata boy is cool. I can't wait for the flying version to come out.

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    Lunchbox

    Disc brakes, for that speed?

    Suspension? Since when do robots get tired arms?

    I'd much rather see him ride a mama-chari with a basket full of groceries, an umbrella in one hand, and dodge some rush hour pedestrians.

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    The_True

    not even close to what Boston Dynamic is making! useless robot!

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    gaijinfo

    not even close to what Boston Dynamic is making! useless robot!

    I agree (search youtube for boston dynamics big dog), but this is at a consumer electronics show. Only toys allowed.

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    electric2004

    By the way, what is the meaning of an energy-saving sensor?

    Does it detect, oh there is a person in the room saving energy by doing exactly what?

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