An 18-meter-tall Gundam robot is set to debut at Gundam Factory Yokohama this fall, a 9,000 square-meter facility set to open at Yamashita Pier. This 25-ton machine will be on display for around a year, starting on October 1st, complete with 24 fully functional joints. This facility will consist of two areas: a 25-meter-tall Gundam-Dock that will serve as its maintenance site, and a two-story building with shops and event space. Read more for a video and additional information.
On weekends in July and August, there will be a soft opening, but for those wanting to see the Gundam robot, you’ll have to wait until October. This giant robot was co-developed by actual robotics and engineering firms, like Asratech Corp. and Yaskawa Electric Corp. are also providing support.
- An updated version of the Freedom gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Seed features stylized detail and proportion influenced from the MG RM Aile Strike...
- All weapons have been carefully recreated including the beam rifle, beam sabers that can combine, rail cannons, and plasma cannons with added gimmicks
- Sliding armor panels in thighs and forearms and flip open hatches in wings allow new possible dynamic display options
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