Murata: Evolved (unicyclist robot)

By Hubert Nguyen on 10/07/2009, filed in Home > Events

[CEATEC 2009] Murata, the unicyclist robot that uses sensors to stay balanced has been upgraded at this year’s Ceatec in Tokyo. Thanks to new sensors, it can now ride three times as fast (15cm/sec), and handles itself much better in turn (tight turns!). The Murata robot can also detect obstacles and is incredibly accurate. As a demo, they made it ride a narrow (2cm) slant without falling. The robot is used to promote sciences to children.

CEATEC: CEATEC stands for Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies and is Japan’s largest consumer electronics show. It is regarded as most observers as Japan’s equivalent of the US-based Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The show is a platform for Japanese electronics manufacturer to show their latest products and technologies. Besides the show floor, there are numerous presentations and seminars held during the fair. In 2012, CEATEC is held in Tokyo from Oct 2 to Oct 6

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