# Smartphone-Operated Warrior Machines The ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior Wears a Deadly Smile By Cody Turner | Published 2012-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuratas-mechwarrior References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/07/30/kuratas-full-size-robot-mech/) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2180628/Dial-carefully-Meet-Kuratas-million-dollar-robot-weighs-tons-shoots-smile-controlled-iPhone.html) A new viral video was released that claims to have an [operating robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi) called the ‘Kuratas’ Mechwarrior. The robot can be operated by your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnight-film) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-robot). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. - **Smartphone-operated Robotics:** The ability to operate robots using smartphones opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [Interactive Battle Scooter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segway-ninebot-mecha-kit.md) - [Innovative Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics.md) - [Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-big-robots.md) - [Production-Ready Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-g1.md) - [Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ameca.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md)