Are Real Transformers Being Developed in Japan?

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The discussion revolves around the development of real transformers in Japan, with participants sharing links to various robotic technologies and expressing opinions on their capabilities and limitations. The scope includes conceptual and technical aspects of robotics and transformation technology.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for Japanese technology, questioning what they cannot achieve.
  • Others argue that the current designs are merely toy remote control cars that transform into robots, suggesting that they need to be larger and more advanced.
  • There are claims that the technology does not break the laws of physics, indicating skepticism about the feasibility of creating true transformers.
  • A few participants humorously reference extreme or absurd capabilities, such as eating one's own head, to emphasize the limits of current technology.
  • Links to videos and articles are shared to illustrate points, although some participants report issues accessing these resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are competing views on the nature and capabilities of the technology being discussed, with some expressing skepticism and others showing enthusiasm.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clarity on what constitutes a "real transformer" and the varying definitions of transformation technology among participants.

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What can't the japanese do?
 
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I can't get to it, the server is overloaded. Meanwhile, this one is pretty neat:

http://robot-fan.net/spot/spot063.html"
 
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dduardo said:
What can't the japanese do?
walk to another country
 
tribdog said:
walk to another country
If any ones designs the bridge to allow that I'm pretty sure it would be them too.
 
dduardo said:
What can't the japanese do?
Break the laws of physics
That's not a transformer it just a toy remote control car that can chage into a robot.They need to make it bigger
 
and sentient
 
scott1 said:
Break the laws of physics
That's not a transformer it just a toy remote control car that can chage into a robot.They need to make it bigger

That is great work right there.

If you can't see that, then you sir are naive.
 
that's not a transformer it's just a car that transforms into a robot.
 
To quote Team America,

"Have you ever seen a man eat his own head?"

I bet they can't do that.
 
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4740399201852391052&q=alive+with+technology
 
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tribdog said:
and sentient
:smile: yeah.
 
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Yeah baby...

FLIPPIN' SWEET! Japan just got pwned.
 
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I thought that was the technology they were going to use to make the Transformers.
 

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