Japanese model enthusiast builds paper robot powered by elastic bands

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A Japanese paper-modelling enthusiast has constructed a bipedal “robot” dubbed the “Paper Robot III” (or PR-III). Judging from the intricate nature of the design which is visible in the photos, the PR-III appears to be a labor of love, and has been painstakingly constructed almost entirely from paper, with the addition of a few wooden shafts serving to increase overall and drive the “engine” – a series of paper cogs and elastic bands which are wound up to set the PR-III walking. .. Continue Reading Japanese model enthusiast builds paper robot powered by elastic bands

Section: Robotics

Tags: Japan, Mechanical, Paper

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