# $725 Million Robot 18 Meter Gundam Robot By Rose A. Valenta | Published 2008-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-sized-gundam-robot References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/01/725000000-gundam/) & [gundamofficial](http://www.gundamofficial.com/) Japan's Science and Technology Agency website, SciencePortal, has released specs and pricing for a life-sized [Gundam Robot](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/01/725000000-gundam). The giant humanoid would stand 18 meters (59 feet) tall and weigh 43.4 metric tons (nearly 100,000 lbs). The $725 million price-tag does not include of labor or infrastructure. Not sure what a Gundam is? "Gundam is one of the longest running series of anime featuring giant robots or mecha, created by Sunrise," according to [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam). "Gundam is the collective term for the Universal Century (UC) series like Mobile Suit Gundam and series in alternative timelines, such as Gundam Wing, Gundam X or Gundam SEED. The name 'Gundam' itself stems from a variety of theoretical sources, most commonly attributed to a need to conform with common giant robot naming conventions during the 1970s." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Life-sized Gundam Robot:** The release of a life-sized Gundam Robot opens up opportunities for advanced robotics and human-machine interaction innovations. - **Giant Robots in Anime:** The popularity of anime featuring giant robots creates opportunities for immersive entertainment experiences and merchandise expansion. - **Complex Robotics Engineering:** The demand for intricate robotics engineering skills rises, giving rise to disruptive innovations in automation and industrial applications. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** The robotics industry could leverage the demand for life-sized Gundam Robots to advance automation technology and create new robotic applications. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore immersive experiences and merchandise opportunities related to the popularity of anime featuring giant robots. - **Engineering:** The engineering industry can tap into the need for complex robotics engineering skills to innovate automation solutions and drive industrial advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Production-Ready Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-g1.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Streetwear Mecha Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai.md) - [Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx782.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md)