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Smartphone-Operated Warrior Machines

The ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior Wears a Deadly Smile

— July 30, 2012 — Tech
A new viral video was released that claims to have an operating robot called the ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior. The robot can be operated by your iPhone and shoots bullets with just a smile.

Made by Suidobashi Heavy Industry in Tokyo, this “Eco-Friendly" and “safe for humans” robot allows for a pilot to enter the cockpit of the “Kuratas’ Mechwarrior and operate the machinery by 3G-operated phone devices. The video goes on to give you step-by-step instructions on how to properly operate the ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior. The top speed for the robot is 10 km/h and runs on a diesel engine. Suidobashi also claims that the 'Kuratas' Mechwarrior's greatest feature is its water bottle canon that “from time to time, will hit its target.” I personally believe that the ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior’s greatest feature is the ‘The Smile Shot,’ which utilizes the pilot's smile to unleash six thousand BB bullets a minute.

Be warned however, “not to cause a shooting spree by smiling too much.”
Trend Themes
1. Mechwarrior Robots - The development and popularity of smartphone-operated Mechwarrior robots present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fields of entertainment, gaming, and military technology.
2. Smartphone-operated Robotics - The ability to operate robots using smartphones opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
3. Biometric-controlled Weapons - The concept of using biometrics, such as a smile, to control weapons like the BB bullet cannon on the 'Kuratas' Mechwarrior can lead to disruptive innovation in the fields of defense, security, and law enforcement.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The integration of smartphone-operated Mechwarrior robots into entertainment experiences has the potential for disruptive innovation in the theme park, event, and virtual reality industries.
2. Gaming - The use of smartphone-operated Mechwarrior robots in gaming can create disruptive innovation opportunities in the mobile gaming, eSports, and augmented reality gaming sectors.
3. Military Technology - The advancements in smartphone-operated robotics, particularly in the military sector, can lead to disruptive innovation in areas such as unmanned warfare, reconnaissance, and search and rescue operations.
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