TOKYODV Video Log » Technology http://tokyodv.com/videolog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:36:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Japanese Robodex Robot Montage http://tokyodv.com/videolog/japanese-robodex-robot-montage/ http://tokyodv.com/videolog/japanese-robodex-robot-montage/#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:20:29 +0000 tokyodv http://tokyodv.com/videolog/?p=1199

Scenes from a robot expo in Yokohama, Japan. Celebrating Astro Boy’s 50th anniversary, this expo focused on cute, entertaining robots. Featuring Honda Asimo, Sony Qrio, and the cyclops Neon.
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Some close-ups of Asimo’s ankle joints, tinted face shield, and knees.

The lighting was strange/futuristic and the fluid/freaky motions of Asimo made this an intriguing clip; still one of my personal favorites. Shot at one of the Robodex Expos in Yokohama, Japan.
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Originally released in 2002.

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Five small robots dance on stage, do the hula, and shuffle their feet. I think the best shots are of the assistants placing them on stage and turning them on..
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My first video of the Sony SDR-4X, now called Qrio.. And discontinued by Sony. In slow-mo to accentuate the movement.

One of the most popular clips, through the ages; created in 2000.. I’ve dubbed it Robo Chi, because it looks like the Sony is doing Tai Chi..
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