Donations Now Being Accepted for 3D-Printed and Reasonably Priced Bipedal Robot Kit RAPIRO

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Donations Now Being Accepted for 3D-Printed and Reasonably Priced Bipedal Robot Kit RAPIRO

Have you ever wanted to build a robot in the same way you put together a plastic scale model? Of course, there are many different types of robots manufactured with different capabilities, and they continue to get more complex. However, most of these are too expensive for the average individual to purchase for personal use in their home. Luckily, Kiraku has developed RAPIRO, a low-priced and Raspberry Pi compatible robot kit to meet your robot needs.

RAPIRO was made possible with cooperation from 3D printing service JMC, mold and dies maker Miyoshi, and electronic components manufacturer Switch Science. It features a cute design, is easy to put together, can grasp objects in its hands, walk on two feet, and, above all, comes with a reasonable price tag. RAPIRO's simple design makes it accessible to beginners and requires just a screwdriver to be put together.

RAPIRO's head has been specially designed to fit the Raspberry Pi (sold separately), the popular card-sized PC system that has currently sold over 1 million units. By installing the Linux operating system, one can use cameras, speakers, displays, other USB devices and connect LAN cables, giving RAPIRO a wide range of potential capabilities.

RAPIRO is set not only for personal use, but for educational use by those studying robot engineering or programming. It comes with a sample program pre-installed and even those without programming knowledge can follow the Web tutorial to set it up. The servo motor's control substrate is compatible with the internationally popular Arduino, which means that users can easily make use of the platform’s many program extensions.

The tentative price is ￡270, but the developers currently need funding to make RAPIRO possible. They are raising funds through the crowdfunding service Kickstarter. Contributors will be able to pre-order their RAPIRO for the reduced reward price of ￡229 (Plus ￡20 for shipping outside the UK). This means that even with shipping included, you could get your RAPIRO for ￡249, over ￡20 below the tentative price. Please consider visiting the Kickstarter page to make a donation and pre-order your RAPIRO today!

RAPIRO Official Site
RAPIRO Facebook Page
For inquiries, contact: info@kiluck.co.jp

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.

RAPIRO: The cool robot you always wanted as a kid!
RAPIRO: The cool robot you always wanted as a kid!
3D-Printed and Reasonably Priced Bipedal Robot Kit RAPIRO
3D-Printed and Reasonably Priced Bipedal Robot Kit RAPIRO
RAPIRO can grip the handle of a coffee cup and perform other subtle tasks with its hands.
RAPIRO can grip the handle of a coffee cup and perform other subtle tasks with its hands.
It can hold things and push or move them at the same time.
It can hold things and push or move them at the same time.
RAPIRO's eyes can light up in the full RGB color model.
RAPIRO's eyes can light up in the full RGB color model.
The developers plan to make 3D print data for optional and spare parts available.
The developers plan to make 3D print data for optional and spare parts available.
With Raspberry Pi installed, it can be equipped with a camera module.
With Raspberry Pi installed, it can be equipped with a camera module.
Voice recognition, image recognition, and Facebook and other Internet service compatible software are among the proposed sample programs.
Voice recognition, image recognition, and Facebook and other Internet service compatible software are among the proposed sample programs.
The developers went with a simple configuration and design for ease of assembly.
The developers went with a simple configuration and design for ease of assembly.
RAPIRO is compatible with the microboard Arduino that is accessible even to beginners.
RAPIRO is compatible with the microboard Arduino that is accessible even to beginners.
With 12 servo motors placed throughout its body, RAPIRO is capable of a wide range of movements.
With 12 servo motors placed throughout its body, RAPIRO is capable of a wide range of movements.
Right: Developer Shota Ishiwatari
Right: Developer Shota Ishiwatari

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