Sakakibara -Kikai industrial robot manufacturer well-known among geeks , having introduced the world's first bipedal tank prototype, the Landwalker, in 2006. It's a 3.40-meter-tall, one-ton colossus that looks very similar to the AT-ST or the ED-209, but doesn't quite match their mobility. I'd even add that calling the mecha bipedal is stretching things too much, since it can't lift its feet off the ground, only gliding on wheels, but it has joints like normal legs. Obviously, the intention wasn't to give it any real use, just entertainment, and I'd say the Landwalker serves that purpose well. If you're interested, the robot costs $300,000. The company has decided to develop versions for children. In 2010, they demonstrated the Kid's Walker, a smaller version designed to entertain little ones (or train them—it's Japan, after all, so you never know). And now they're back with an improved model, the Kid's Walker NT , which features a major difference: a giant drill in the left arm! Sure, it's just a toy, though it can still cause accidents, as there's always the "human" factor involved. Just like its predecessor, the rider can move their arms slightly and activate the right claw and left drill, without any exaggerated movements. It's the kind of thing kids (and adults) would do anything to have at home to scare the neighbors. And considering the previous version cost $20,000, you'd better save up some cash before thinking about giving it to your child.
