US based tech company MegaBots has launched a Kickstarter campaign so its Mk.II giant robot can be upgraded to fight with its fists.
Early last month, MegaBots issued a challenge to Suidobashi Heavy Industries' Japanese giant robot Kuratas. A few days later, CEO Kogoro Kurata responded saying, "I'll fight. Absolutely."
However, the fight is set to be hand-to-hand combat, and the MegaBots Mk.II can currently only fire paintballs. The Kickstarter needs $500,000 to add melee combat capabilities, heavy armor plating, and a higher top speed.
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Early last month, MegaBots issued a challenge to Suidobashi Heavy Industries' Japanese giant robot Kuratas. A few days later, CEO Kogoro Kurata responded saying, "I'll fight. Absolutely."
However, the fight is set to be hand-to-hand combat, and the MegaBots Mk.II can currently only fire paintballs. The Kickstarter needs $500,000 to add melee combat capabilities, heavy armor plating, and a higher top speed.
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