Right from Japan, it's real life Robot PacMan. You control your pacman with a remote control and... you know how the game works. Where's real life Donkey Kong?
"This was one of the funniest things I saw at the IREX: a PacMan Robot with which you could play through a PacMan Remote Control and a ghost robot. this was not an amateur project either, as Bandai and Namco are behind this project. The game might never hit the market though, but I'm sure it would be a load of fun in a game hall." - Akihabara News
Real Life Robot PacMan
Real Life Robot PacMan
Trend Themes
1. Robot Gaming - The PacMan Robot demonstrates a trend towards integrating robotics and gaming for interactive entertainment experiences.
2. Remote Control Gaming - The use of a remote control to operate the PacMan Robot highlights a trend towards remote control gaming, which could be applied to a variety of games.
3. Physical-digital Crossover - The PacMan Robot exemplifies a trend towards creating physical-digital crossover experiences that blend the real world with virtual game environments.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The PacMan Robot represents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to leverage cutting-edge technology to create immersive, interactive entertainment experiences.
2. Gaming - The PacMan Robot demonstrates potential for disruptive innovation within the gaming industry, particularly in the development of robotic gaming interfaces that enhance gameplay experiences.
3. Robotics - The PacMan Robot highlights a trend towards the integration of robotics into new industries such as gaming, and could lead to disruptive innovation in the field of robotics entertainment.