Robot to Walk 300 miles from Tokyo to Kyoto

Marathons are not just for humans. A robot has decided to take on the challenge of walking 300 miles from Tokyo to Kyoto. The tour is part of a publicity tour organized for Panasonic’s Evolta batteries.

The 7-inch tall very cute humanoid robot that take on this project will be pulling a two-wheeled cart behind it. It’s a tiny machine but hopes to get to the finish line successfully.

The robot originally comes from the stable of Japanese company Robo Garage. It has been constructed using lightweight plastic, carbon fiber and titanium and weighs about 2.2 lbs. The entire machine will be powered using 12 AA batteries and operated using remote control, according to the Pink Tentacle site.

The robot will travel from sunrise to sunset, say the organizers, who will be tweeting its progress (@evoltatoukaidou) and livestreaming the event.

The robot can travel at a rate of about two to three miles an hour. So without any breakdowns or problems, the robot is expected to complete the journey in about 49 days.

It’s not the first time that this robot has undertaken adventure sports. In May 2008, it climed a 1740-ft rope suspended from a cliff at the Grand Canyon and a year later drove for a day around the Le Mans race circuit. All of this has already earned the robot a place in the Guinness World Records book.

For its current adventure, the robot has a wheel circling it so it can move over uneven surfaces. The handcart behind the robot is expected to hold extra batteries. The batteries will have to be recharged at least once every day.

Head over to the Pink Tentacle site to see photos of the very cute Evolta Panasonic robot as it gets ready to head out on its latest project.

Check out some photos of the Evolta from its earlier adventures: