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Im not kidding!
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Interesting, but not really that impressive.. When they install the balance and servo control system like the small walking Japanese robot has, so it "actually" walks, instead of just sort of shuffling... lol
Then again.. Load that think up with paint balls instead and pit it against other designs. ;)
The problem with building something like this is that it will only lead to an arms race. Next thing you know, the neighbors will make robotic teddy bears that will wrap vines around this walker's legs, or pile logs and then unleash them when the walker strolls by.