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Japan startup develops 'Gundam'-like robot with $3 mln price tag
(www.reuters.com)
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this post was submitted on 04 Oct 2023
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If you look up "boondoggle" there's a just a picture of this thing.
The price caught my eye. They are now offering it at over twice the price. Inflation, or improved performance?
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.