How much would a real Gundam cost?

The Japanese Science Portal has specced out and priced a giant mecha robot, the Gundam. It takes a certain mind to apply a mundane spreadsheet to something as out-and-out awesome as an 18 meter tall robot, but amongst the numbers are some great dream components.

Is it possible to make a real Gundam?

The simple answer is yes. In fact, scientists have been tackling various aspects of the technology since at least the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During that time, both Russian and American inventors explored the possibility of mechanically enhanced exoskeletons to aid humans in various physical movements.

How much did the giant Gundam cost?

It's reported that, for the Gundam project, the two employees essentially charged Bandai 20 million yen in 2013 while the actual project cost around 10 million yen -- meaning that there's 10 million yen unaccounted for. A report by ANN News (in Japanese) appears to cover the accusations as well.

How much does a mobile suit cost?

They can fire 100 rounds a second when fired up, and are mainly used onboard helicopters and armoured vehicles. Since the Wing Gundam suit is essentially a combination of the two, it's the perfect choice. They come at the (relatively) inexpensive price of around $250,000 each — so $500,000 for a pair for our set-up.

How much did it cost to build the Gundam?

Ever wondered how much it would cost to build a working, life-sized Gundam robot? At least $725 million for the parts and materials, according to an estimate published on the SciencePortal website run by the Japan Science and Technology Agency.

Japanese company makes real-life Gundam-style robot

How big is a Gundam in real life?

For the nerds out there, yes this is the Gundam Model number RX-78F00. The giant robot is roughly 59 feet tall and has been made to scale. It weighs a massive 25 tons.

How much is a life size Gundam?

The site will be open until March 31, 2022. Admission fees are 1,650 yen ($16) for visitors aged 13 or older, 1,100 yen for those from 7 to 12, and free for 6 or younger if accompanied by a paying adult. To enter the observation decks will cost an additional 3,300 yen per guest.

Where can I play Gundam?

The free-to-play game will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. Developed by Bandai Namco Online, Gundam Evolution is a first-person, team-based shooter with 6v6 combat and three objective-based game modes: Point Capture, Domination and Destruction.

How much power would a Gundam need?

TOTAL ENERGY NEEDED TO OPERATE A GUNDAM

Simulating a battle at a theoretical location with g = 5 that is 500 km away... AND THE GRAND TOTAL IS: 1,040,499,545,000 Joules to operate a GUNDAM!

Can I play GUNDAM EVOLUTION?

Gundam Evolution is free-to-play and features 12 initial Mobile Suit Units all players can pilot for free, each with their own unique attack and support loadouts.

Did Japan build a 60 foot robot?

A giant robot resembling the 1970s anime figure Gundam has been tested in Yokohama, Japan. The robot stands at nearly 60 feet tall and weighs 24 tons.

Can the Gundam in Japan move?

Japan has done it. A Gundam that can move and (more or less) walk finally exists. The massive 18-meters-tall RX-78-2 Gundam (the original Gundam) has been under construction in a dedicated facility on the Yamashita Pier in Yokohama, and it's finally complete.

Can the Gundam walk?

It is a masterful piece of engineering though, as this new life-size Gundam effectively hovers mid-air and is supported at the rear with all manner of hydraulics and other equipment. Stored in a dock, the Gundam moves out and slowly “walks” forward, with its arms moving, to have its right-hand point to the sky.

How much would a mech cost?

Used robot prices can range between an estimated $25,000 and $40,000, and systems with application components cost between $50,000 and $75,000.

Can a mech exist?

Weisman envisioned the Battletech mechs being powered by a fusion reactor, but given that current fusion reactors are about the size of a warehouse, this is unlikely. Those in Pacific Rim used conventional nuclear (fission) reactors, which do provide a high power output, but there would be concerns over safety.

What are gundams powered by?

Generator. A device which converts the energy of a mobile suit's thermonuclear reactor into electrical power. Electricity can be obtained directly from the reactor core via magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), and the heat emitted by the reactor can also be converted to electrical power using turbines.

Are mechs realistic?

Although fictional mechs come in all shapes and sizes, the widely used hulking, humanoid mech design is the most common in gaming, and in life, as we've seen with real life attempts to build the kinds of giant mechs that we love in fiction.

Where is the cockpit on a Gundam?

Gundam cockpits are usually located in the abdomen. And one is in the pelvic area. The back cockpit is more of a modern attempt to be different for the most part. Most large mecha have torso cockpits, although the Code Geass style has been seen before in similarly tiny mecha.

What makes a mobile suit a Gundam?

A Gundam is an advanced, high performance mobile suit, often constructed to be much more powerful than the standard production mobile suits. They are generally equipped with the latest experimental technology available at the time of their construction. The definition of a Gundam varies from one timeline to another.

How big is a Gundam?

The average Gundam's about 18 meters tall, though I'm not sure if that's average height for a Mobile Suit overall. The barbatos is on the smaller side standing at 16 meters. And the Unicorn went up to 21m, the Reginlaze Julia to about 30m. Meanwhile, the Loto from Unicorn was also 12m.

Is Gundam an anime?

Mobile Suit Gundam, known in Japan as Kidō Senshi Gundam (Japanese: 機動戦士ガンダム, Hepburn: Kidō Senshi Gandamu, also known as First Gundam, Gundam 0079 or simply Gundam '79), is an anime television series, produced and animated by Nippon Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks).

What came first Gundam or Transformers?

Mobile Suit: Gundam first began in 1979, with Transformers first arriving in 1984 on television screens across the world as well. Since their original introductions, both franchises have rocketed in terms of popularity and it would be a real debate which has become more popular in the world of pop culture.

How much did Yokohama Gundam cost?

The price of admission is 1,650 yen (about $15.14) for adults and 1,100 yen for children, when purchased together. For an additional 3,300 yen per person, you'll be able to enter the Gundam dock tower for a much closer look. I suggest saving that 3,300 yen for the Gundam Café inside the dock area.

Is Gundam popular in Japan?

The giant robot anime franchise Gundam is a popular culture icon in Japan. In 40 years, the franchise had grossed more than $20 billion in retail sales by 2019.