Author Topic: S*** just got real! (Giant Robot Duel) (Read 6015 times)

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **on:** July 06, 2015, 03:30:17 AM »

USA CHALLENGES JAPAN TO GIANT ROBOT DUEL!

JAPAN ACCEPTS THE GIANT ROBOT DUEL!

GUNDAMN!!

Elite · « **Reply #1 on:** July 06, 2015, 04:04:34 AM »

Wow, this has to be awesome.

"Building something huge and just sticking guns to it.. That's super American. We have to make it cooler."

Nekov · « **Reply #2 on:** July 06, 2015, 04:38:29 AM »

This is the most awesome thing that has happened ever!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2015, 04:51:28 AM »

Those hillbillies are gonna get

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #4 on:** July 06, 2015, 04:57:08 AM »

I saw that American robot in a video, and it appeared to be little more than a glorified prop. Japan will show up with Mecha-Godzilla and kick their ass. You can't out-robot Japan.

Bolsters · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2015, 05:01:08 AM »

Quote from: jingle.boy on July 06, 2015, 04:51:28 AM

Those hillbillies are gonna get

Quote from: BlobVanDam on July 06, 2015, 04:57:08 AM

You can't out-robot Japan.

Pretty much.

Chino · « **Reply #6 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:05:57 AM »

I never thought Japan would respond. I got $100 on Japan.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #7 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:27:58 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on July 06, 2015, 04:57:08 AM

I saw that American robot in a video, and it appeared to be little more than a glorified prop. Japan will show up with Mecha-Godzilla and kick their ass. You can't out-robot Japan.

Pretty much this and we also have:

Japanese engineers to build 60-foot Gundam robot

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #8 on:** July 06, 2015, 08:02:05 AM »

All that's missing is..... GODZIRRA!!!! [/size]

lonestar · « **Reply #9 on:** July 06, 2015, 02:24:19 PM »

Yup, just need aliens and my nerd life will be officially complete.

Also, I have little hope for our chances unless the US military takes control of it. I got a c-note on the Japanese as well.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #10 on:** July 06, 2015, 03:34:39 PM »

bout to crash · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2015, 06:54:58 PM »

Yeah, we don't have a chance

MetalJunkie · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:01:54 AM »

Yeah, I'd almost be willing to bet my house on Japan.

Chino · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:01:01 AM »

I could have sworn there was a thread for this, but I can't find it. You may have heard some time ago a US team randomly challenged the country of Japan to a Megabot battle. Japan wasted no time in accepting the challenge.

This is what they want to use as the base.

Team USA now has a Kickstarter up to help with the build. I pledged $25.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/megabots/support-team-usa-in-the-giant-robot-duel?ref=hero_thanks

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:05:43 AM »

I believe it was posted in the science thread or something like that.

I'm going to sit back and watch America get their asses kicked by the Japanese robot masters.

cramx3 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:07:57 AM »

Is this going to be televised? Might be fun to watch.

Chino · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:11:25 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on August 18, 2015, 09:05:43 AM

I believe it was posted in the science thread or something like that.

I'm going to sit back and watch America get their asses kicked by the Japanese robot masters.

It's going to be a blast, and I can't wait. I predict that the American team, in true 'murica fashion, is going to build a behemoth of a machine. It will probably be a combat tank with arms. It will be slow and massive. Japan will build a super sleek ninja robot. Rather than relying on sheer mass and weapons, their advantage will be in clever programming and nimbleness.

My strategy going into this (assuming it's to win and not put on a spectacle) would be to tip my opponent over at any costs. I'd trade weapons for two powerful lifting arms. I bet being able to get a fallen robot back on its feet is not going to be high on either team's priority list. Japan will have self-stabilizing software and take any hit the Americans can dish out.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:25:55 AM »

Yep here it is:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=44108.msg1979215#msg1979215

Anguyen92 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2015, 12:03:04 PM »

I can't believe they already hit $60k on the kickstarter on the 1st day? Also, I cannot believe that 3 people is willing to pay $10k to get this perk.

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Pledge $10,000

JOIN THE PIT CREW! Want the backstage experience to end all backstage experiences? Join our pit crew. Fly to the duel with us and watch as we assemble the Mk.II on-site, run systems tests, and fight KURATAS - it doesn't get any better than this! Before the duel, join us at our unveiling as a VIP and get a collector's edition kit.

Chino · « **Reply #19 on:** August 18, 2015, 12:15:56 PM »

I think they're going to shatter the $500k goal. There are a lot of really rich nerds out there. I also wouldn't be surprised if they pick up a major sponsor along the way. I'm hoping that this turns into a huge event that gets friendly competition going between countries in the realm of science and technology. It'd be awesome if this could turn into an annual event with a dozen or so countries competing.

bosk1 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 18, 2015, 12:25:19 PM »

Quote from: Chino on August 18, 2015, 12:15:56 PM

It'd be awesome if this could turn into an annual event with a dozen or so countries competing.

If there is any possibility of decent viewership, it likely will turn into that. If it looks like people will watch it, you will have Go-Daddy, Subway, Coke, and a million other sponsors kicking in money to have a decal with their logo put on the robots, and then there will be no more need for private funding.

Big Hath · « **Reply #21 on:** August 18, 2015, 12:49:20 PM »

we're going to need this so we're ready when the Kaijus start appearing in the Pacific

Chino · « **Reply #22 on:** August 18, 2015, 01:48:25 PM »

Looks like they should easily break $100k today.

Randaran · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2015, 03:53:40 PM »

This is easily the coolest thing I've read today. Giant robots, no matter the context, are awesome.

lonestar · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2015, 05:44:58 PM »

Dude, the unveiling party is happening in SF...

bout to crash · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2015, 06:47:13 PM »

I am so ready.

Chino · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2015, 08:45:19 PM »

Quote from: Chino on August 18, 2015, 01:48:25 PM

Looks like they should easily break $100k today.

$162K as of 10:45pm. Wow.

Chino · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2015, 12:45:28 PM »

AMA on Reddit going on right now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/3hm1x3/we_challenged_japan_to_the_worlds_first_giant/

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2015, 10:13:44 PM »

Whoever wins, I just hope the fight is awesome, more along the lines of MechaGodzilla, and less like Robot Combat League. With the building hype, I get the feeling it's going to be a letdown.

Chino · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2015, 05:51:11 AM »

Reddit seems to be in favor of hosting it in the intersection of an abandoned area of Detroit. Buildings would be fair game.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2015, 05:52:00 AM »

While I admire the optimism, I think their expectations might be a little high if they're expecting that to come into play.

Chino · « **Reply #31 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:01:19 AM »

I hope people don't get their hopes up too much. I think a lot of people are anticipating some kind of Real Steel fight. I'll be thrilled if both teams can manage to land a punch

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:04:58 AM »

I'm realistically expecting something like DARPA challenge meets Robot Combat League.

Anything above that is a bonus.

Chino · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:11:08 AM »

Quote from: BlobVanDam on August 20, 2015, 06:04:58 AM

I'm realistically expecting something like DARPA challenge meets Robot Combat League.

Ugh. I'm so hoping that's not the case. Fortunately for this competition, they are under human control. That will make managing this things movements a million times easier. The autonomy and software if what did the DARPA bots in. Mechanically they were pretty sound.

There was a show on not too long ago called Robot Fighting League (It sucked super hard). Is that what you were talking about? The pilots used controllers like the one below.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:18:29 AM »

I'm talking about the show a couple of years ago called Robot Combat League, hosted by Chris Jericho. The robot interface was identical to that, not sure about the robots though, but it looks like they're related. The robots appeared to be designed to break down and shoot sparks and fluid upon the slightest touch for dramatic effect.

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: S*** just got real! (Giant Robot Duel) (Read 6015 times)