Robotic Autobot Transformer

Robotic Autobot Transformer Shows Other 3D-Printed Gear Who’s Boss BY CHRISTINA BONNINGTON 11.28.12 9:30 AM

Forget scale models of the Aston Martin DB5 or personalized action figures. This is what 3D printers were meant to do: create real, robotic Transformers. Or at least a version of a Transformer that would actually fit in your living room. Brave Robotics developed a 1/12 scale Autobot transformer using a custom 3D printer, and it will be on display at Maker Faire Tokyo next week. Once fully morphed out of its initial automobile form, it takes the shape of a bipedal robot that moves about much like two-legged soccer-playing robots we’ve seen at Robocup and Robogames. This robot also has the ability to shoot some sort of dart from each of its arms. A fully assembled and programed mini-Autobot, complete with remote control and housed in its own case, will be available for purchase, but a price has not yet been disclosed. Production is limited to 10 units, but you can choose the colors of your Decepticon fighting robot. Once you’ve placed your order, it’ll take about a month to produce. Check out this Earth-defending, shape-shifting robot in action below.