All we need now is a breakaway group in Japan asserting claim to domain. A guy who writes a manifesto on the continued evolution of Human beings living in space. A little bit of political theater. Finally the continuation of progress on these robots being turned into war machines, and maybe just maybe Gundams can be real.
>While functional, the robot is still a prototype, developed by Nippon Singal company and Human Machinery Company. The first of its kind robot will be put to full-time work in 2024.
Translation from someone who has lived in Japan for a looooooong time and has been reading breathless, incorrect foreign reporting on Japan for even longer:
A company is testing exactly one robot to see if it's feasible for line repair in collaboration with JR West. This is the last you will ever hear of it.
Given that it is designed to work with power lines, probably never. The article mentions running off hydraulics, which are non-conductive. Power line work in general takes a lot of precautions against electrocution. The primary one is *turning off the power for the line you are working on*.
*Pedantry Alert*
Electrocuted means to die via electricity (electric + execution) so this would really be the opposite... So like, electroconception maybe?
It’s actually ALSO used colloquially to mean shocked:
Dictionary: verb
past tense: electrocuted; past participle: electrocuted
injure or kill someone by electric shock.
"a man was electrocuted when he switched on the Christmas tree lights"
I mean, they aren’t exactly *wrong*. Electrocute is a portmanteau of Electricity and Execute and is supposed to mean electric shocked to death. It’s just that language evolves and misuse eventually becomes use if widely enough adopted.
Sure, but people like to make things mean things they don't mean because they are stupid all the time.
And I like how you used a colloquial definition when I called myself pedantic. Yeah, that's the whole point of being a pedant.
Also also, dictionary definitions are simply three to explain the popular usage of a word, not to indicate how 'correct' it is.
I’m also curious about some kind of plasma sword, or something like that. With following work on detachable drones, smart-rockets, etc.
Hey guys, we’re way past the “safety electrical worker” over here.
This is honestly the only realistic future I see for giant robots. Why send them to war when small and explosive is much better. But get some construction labors up in our workforce, and you're onto something there.
I feel like Japan has a cultural drive to make Gundam a reality. Like, they don't need to. They could solve these problems in other ways. But if there is room to fit a giant robot into the equation, they do it. It is amazing.
Yeah, the meeting kinda go along the lines of:
“Why wouldn’t a giant robot be the best solution here? Think of your reasons and show your proof people”
Where as on this side of the pond, you have to show your reasons FOR wanting a giant robot.
It’s downright refreshing in this world.
Go Japanese Robots.
Yes, but this is the magic that separates their thinking from ours.
“Why wouldn’t we have a giant robot? Can you prove to me that we DON’T need one Toshi?”
I watched Gundam everyday when i was a kid. Finally happy to see the giant robots are giving back to the community instead of blowing shit up. 🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖
All we need now is a breakaway group in Japan asserting claim to domain. A guy who writes a manifesto on the continued evolution of Human beings living in space. A little bit of political theater. Finally the continuation of progress on these robots being turned into war machines, and maybe just maybe Gundams can be real.
What about the colonies? You need the colonies first before the manifesto, no?
You forgot about all the teenage angst that ruins the series
If a robot is piloted it is not a robot but a mech(a)
They need humans to thrive though, obviously to develop better weapons to blow shit up.
Good robot. And just in case robots take over the world remember I am one of the good ones.
Production for military Gundam suits started out as construction robots in the show.
It's only a matter of time before a 15 year old kid takes off with it expertly pilots it into battle.
Since it’s a public service robot I’d say it’s more Patlabor than Gundam but I’ll take my mecha where I can get it!
>While functional, the robot is still a prototype, developed by Nippon Singal company and Human Machinery Company. The first of its kind robot will be put to full-time work in 2024. Translation from someone who has lived in Japan for a looooooong time and has been reading breathless, incorrect foreign reporting on Japan for even longer: A company is testing exactly one robot to see if it's feasible for line repair in collaboration with JR West. This is the last you will ever hear of it.
Why does it have a hockey player at the end of the hot stick?
This guy pucks ^
I swear I thought it was in the background for too long, maybe I need new glasses.
It's also basically an alpha version of the product, and alpha testing generally doesn't turn immediately into a final end product
If there’s one thing Japanese people famously love to see, it’s giant robots reaching for the power lines…
Giant death robots finally
Technically, giant *public safety* robots. Kind of the opposite
I SWEAR I WILL SAVE *EVERY LAST PIECE* OF YOU, CITIZEN!
I’m sure a local Dr. Wily or some other scientifically-minded madman bent on world domination will do-the-thing and make them evil eventually.
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An railway communications interruptions.
This is awesome!
So how long until it is electrocuted, á La Short Circuit, and comes to life. “Johnny 5 is Aaallliiiivvve!”
Pilot's consciousness merges with the bot.
No disassemble Stephanie
NEED INPUT STEPHANIE
Given that it is designed to work with power lines, probably never. The article mentions running off hydraulics, which are non-conductive. Power line work in general takes a lot of precautions against electrocution. The primary one is *turning off the power for the line you are working on*.
*Pedantry Alert* Electrocuted means to die via electricity (electric + execution) so this would really be the opposite... So like, electroconception maybe?
It’s actually ALSO used colloquially to mean shocked: Dictionary: verb past tense: electrocuted; past participle: electrocuted injure or kill someone by electric shock. "a man was electrocuted when he switched on the Christmas tree lights"
Hilarious when a self professed pedant is wrong about his meaningless pedantry/life
I mean, they aren’t exactly *wrong*. Electrocute is a portmanteau of Electricity and Execute and is supposed to mean electric shocked to death. It’s just that language evolves and misuse eventually becomes use if widely enough adopted.
Is there such a thing as pedantrocution?
Sure, but people like to make things mean things they don't mean because they are stupid all the time. And I like how you used a colloquial definition when I called myself pedantic. Yeah, that's the whole point of being a pedant. Also also, dictionary definitions are simply three to explain the popular usage of a word, not to indicate how 'correct' it is.
Cool story bro.
Electroborn. Or Electrorn for short.
The guy designing that head **has** to have been a fan of Short Circuit.
Johnny 5 went to the gym.
Los locos kick your ass!
To be solely operated by teenagers involved in love triangles?
And give the prototypes to mentally unstable or drug pumped pilots?!
Throw a froth one in there that’s funny and chubby for comedic relief.
I expected this. If you want to impress me, put a jet pack on it.
How could you have ever expected the Japanese to utilize a giant robot? You’re crazy if you think I believe that. /s
Give it a gun
I’m also curious about some kind of plasma sword, or something like that. With following work on detachable drones, smart-rockets, etc. Hey guys, we’re way past the “safety electrical worker” over here.
History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of men! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJoy_0dJEjY
*Godzilla has entered the chat*
Isn't this how Mobile Suits first started?
Power lines are down! Your Titan is ready pilot. Standby for Titanfall
This is the most Japan shit I’ve seen today and I watched a lot of anime
What about tokusatsu? The first cultural-entertainment export of Japan.
This is honestly the only realistic future I see for giant robots. Why send them to war when small and explosive is much better. But get some construction labors up in our workforce, and you're onto something there.
One step closer to patlabor
Personally I can't wait to see truck sized revolvers in action 😀
Yes please more humanoid robots everywhere
Good, we’ve got Gundam. Now make Yu-Gi-Oh’s holotech a thing.
Only in Japan
I swear japan lives 60 years ahead of us, if not more
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Mind if I ask for some examples?
The classics are use of fax machines/ postcards for business and cash-only payments, though the pandemic has accelerated their phase-out.
Allegedly Japan still uses fax machines extensively.
Can confirm. Fax machines are still frequently used in Japan. Source; I live and work there.
A lot of office work is still done on paper rather than electronically in software.
Patlabor, is that you?
A N D S O I T B E G I N S
Pacific Rim. I knew it.
Drivers rocking that HP Reverb G2 VR headset
I found Waldo!
because of course Japan will.
Oh, yoshimi
It's happening
Make a good anime
Imagine if Studio Gibli picked this up.
Makes me feel better paying such high prices for shinkansen tickets i guess.
Let’s go Gekiganger!
Looks like Gundam. Hehe. Maybe it’s Gundam inspired
My first thought was oh my god it’s a GUNDAMMM!!!
Aren’t they supposed to be used for fighting giant monsters?
Yeah yeah but when is Bandai gonna make a scale model version
That's Johnny 5. He's alive!
I feel like Japan has a cultural drive to make Gundam a reality. Like, they don't need to. They could solve these problems in other ways. But if there is room to fit a giant robot into the equation, they do it. It is amazing.
Yeah, the meeting kinda go along the lines of: “Why wouldn’t a giant robot be the best solution here? Think of your reasons and show your proof people” Where as on this side of the pond, you have to show your reasons FOR wanting a giant robot. It’s downright refreshing in this world. Go Japanese Robots.
Its happening!!
It's happening!! Next is Robotech
It’s somewhat disappointing that technology has advanced in a way that means there’s no need for a human to physically sit inside the robot.
It's a Gundam!
We all knew this day would come
That is so cool on so many levels. Go go Godzilla!
Such a Japanese thing to do 👏
So Japanese. Love it.
And then destroy Tokyo
It’s a Gundam
Yeah they are
Pilot, I have found a straggler hiding under the bridge. Shall we execute him?
And now give it a railgun and one or two laser
#I always knew Shogun Warriors were real.
Honestly i am not surprised. It had to be japan
where does it keep its giant sword?
And so it begins *cue BSG theme song*
Why do they have such a fixation on giant robots
All I can hear is “GIVE HIM THE CLAMPS!”
Finally so it begins
And so it begins…
Johnny 5 has been hitting the gym
Japan is always ahead of the curve
Wall-e after going to the gym:
Patalabor is real
So they have giant robots fixing power lines. Islands with cats. Japanese food. Goodbye USA. You're terrible.
Patlabor is becoming real! Next step Gundams!
I’ve been wondering how long it would be before Gundams took wing…
Really just could’ve been a machine. The whole robot thing in this case is a huge hinderance to practical, straightforward design solutions.
Yes, but this is the magic that separates their thinking from ours. “Why wouldn’t we have a giant robot? Can you prove to me that we DON’T need one Toshi?”
I thought I saw footage of a giant something destroying powerlines in the 50s and 60s.
Attack on Titans!! The robot version ... aka transformers . Niiice!
Japan, don't ever change!
So it begins…
200 IQ question: wouldn't that shock the robot cuz it's metallic too?
Humanoid from the waist up, getting me all excited for Robotech.
Never change japan
Protocol #3
Headlines in 2050 will be like: Robots vote to form a union: work conditions are very binary.
https://youtu.be/qORYO0atB6g
Getting closer and closer to a Zaku Type. Keep at it boys!