MegaBots Are Giant Robots That Hurl Paintballs At Each Other
Rahul Kalvapalle — November 14, 2014 — Tech
References: kickstarter & gizmag
MegaBots are massive humanoid robots that can be controlled by human drivers who can harness the robots' powers to take each other on in massive paintball arena games.
Each MegaBot is a 4.5-meter tall walking robot weighing 6,800 kg and equipped with modular arms tipped with guns that fire 3-pound paint MegaBalls at a ridiculous 193 km/h. The robot is sheathed in breakaway armor plating that is designed to fly off when it takes a hit. It also has a computer that keeps track of damage.
The people behind MegaBots hope to eventually create a sports league where humongous MegaBots face off against each other.
The developers of MegaBots have taken to Kickstarter in search of $1.8 million in funds to construct two MegaBots.
Each MegaBot is a 4.5-meter tall walking robot weighing 6,800 kg and equipped with modular arms tipped with guns that fire 3-pound paint MegaBalls at a ridiculous 193 km/h. The robot is sheathed in breakaway armor plating that is designed to fly off when it takes a hit. It also has a computer that keeps track of damage.
The people behind MegaBots hope to eventually create a sports league where humongous MegaBots face off against each other.
The developers of MegaBots have taken to Kickstarter in search of $1.8 million in funds to construct two MegaBots.
Trend Themes
1. Giant Humanoid Robots - The development of massive humanoid robots presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in entertainment, sports, and marketing.
2. Massive Paintball Arena Games - The emergence of massive paintball arena games using MegaBots opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the experiential entertainment industry.
3. Crowdfunding for Robotics Projects - The use of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to fund robotics projects like MegaBots demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in fundraising models for technology development.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage the presence of giant humanoid robots in various events and attractions, creating memorable and unique experiences for audiences.
2. Sports - The sports industry has the opportunity to embrace the concept of humongous MegaBots facing off against each other, attracting new audiences and creating a whole new competitive spectacle.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore disruptive innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-robot interaction through the development and advancement of similar projects like MegaBots.
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