Japanese robotics startup Tsubame Industries has unveiled a $3 million anime style giant robot that is 4.5 meters tall, weighs 3.5 tons, has a humanoid upper body and moves at 10 kilometers per hour. The 25-year-old CEO plans to build and sell five such robots for deep-pocketed robot fans, and hopes the robot could one day be used in disaster relief or the aerospace industry.

Tsubame Industries unveiled a $3 million anime style giant robot that stands 4.5 meters tall, weighs 3.5 tons and has two modes.

The mobile suit Gundam in Japanese animation comes to life. Japanese robotics startup Tsubame Industries has unveiled a $3 million anime style giant robot for sale to high-end customers in China and the Middle East, which will be unveiled to the public this month.

The pilotable giant robot Archax incorporates various robotic elements from the Japanese “Mecha” (mechanically-powered armor) anime, featuring humanoid robots. The Archax robot is 4.5 meters tall and weighs 3.5 tons. It has a humanoid upper body and four wheels on the lower body to drive around. The robot has an upright “robot mode” and a “vehicle mode” at 10 km/h.

However, the speed of 10 kilometers per hour is slightly slower than that of a normal bicycle. According to China’s “electric bicycle safety Technical Specifications”, the maximum design speed of electric bicycles is 25 km/h. Tsubame Industries’ marketing strategy will emphasize the uniqueness of the robot rather than its utility, and Archax robots will not be able to drive on public roads.

The robot is controlled by a windowless cockpit with two joysticks, two pedals and a touch screen, with four displays showing external views captured by nine cameras. The Archax robot will be unveiled to the public at the Japan Mobile Show this month.

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The company’s CEO plans to build and sell five robots for deep-pocketed robot fans, hoping the robot could one day be used in disaster relief or the aerospace industry.

“Japan is very good at animation, games, robots and cars, so I thought it would be great if I could create a product that encapsulates all these elements together.” “Said Ryo Yoshida, the 25-year-old chief executive of Tsubame Industries. According to Reuters, he plans to build and sell five such robots for deep-pocketed robot fans, in the hope that the robot could one day be used in disaster relief or the space industry.

According to Nikkei Asia on Oct. 8, Tsubame Industries plans to produce a next-generation version of the robot for entertainment in 2025 and a prototype for space in 2028.

For now, the company is looking to use Archax robots in the entertainment sector, and plans to seek cooperation with companies related to games and displays. According to Nikkei Asia, the company is particularly focused on team shooters that can combine multiple Archax units and augmented reality technology. “We’re basically aiming for an ultra-high-end toy.” Akinori Ishii, director of Tsubame Industries. Tsubame Industries is also considering a licensing agreement to turn the intellectual property involved in Archax into a business, including the sale of related merchandise and small plastic models, as well as the production of anime based on the robot. Developing the Archax brand in this way could help the company boost sales of full-size robots.