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[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Currently, the Kuratas is not capable of walking, but is able to drive forward and backwards on its four wheels at around 10 km/h. It cannot turn without external assistance.

As of 25 April 2013, Kuratas has a price of US$1,353,500 (¥134,555,495, or €1,040,976).

If you look up "boondoggle" there's a just a picture of this thing.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The price caught my eye. They are now offering it at over twice the price. Inflation, or improved performance?

[–] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

This is a different, earlier project. Looks like they basically went the same route with the design after realizing that actual walking legs are impractical.

I suspect this new company will go the same way as the previous one. I wouldn't buy stock.