When one Japanese engineer dreamed of riding inside the robot from his favorite anime series, he decided to turn his dream into a reality. Check out the giant humanoid robot he created! | CBS Newspath

Quién recuerda a Giant Robot, en español, Robot Gigante? Una Serie japonesa de TV. de Ciencia ficción. emitida entre los años 1967-1968, la cual contó con 30 episodios. Dicha serie de Acción y Aventuras trata de un joven que ayuda a luchar contra una organización terrorista robotizada, y fue el único elegido para darle órdenes a un robot gigante prototipo. De esta manera me despido por hoy. Deseándoles una Feliz noche. Hasta mañana Mis Estimados Retro Amigos. #ysmarsalas7080y90 #giantrobo #robot

Watch this giant 59 ft. robot come to life. The robot was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Gundam," a popular Japanese anime. | CBS News

How do you build a robot that moves without joints? In this clip from a 1991 lecture on Japanese robotics, Dr. Red Whittaker explains the mechanics behind "flexible tube actuators." By varying air pressure within three internal chambers, these tubes could achieve high strength relative to their weight. The quad-screen demonstration highlights their versatility, showing how they could be combined in unique ways to handle delicate tasks or navigate confined spaces. | Computer History Museum