Jin Sato describes his robotic MIBO pet on camera

Long before the NXT kits hit the mainstream, humanoid guru and robot designer Jin Sato was crafting a mechanical pet of his very own from original LEGO Mindstorm pieces -- not to mention the motors, motherboards, and gear trains to get MIBO movin'. Sure, Sato's rendition isn't nearly as smooth and sexy as Sony's AIBO, but we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? Going on six years (that's human years, by the way) now, MIBO and his five motors are still making out alright, and although a bit of expected arthritis takes its toll every now and then, it still manages to keep its owner company. So if you're interested in seeing just how MIBO was given life, or if hearing the voice of a renowned robotic genius simply makes you weep, click on through for a world-class lesson in fun.

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[eyal @ Mar 25th 2007 12:15PM]

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[ph @ Mar 25th 2007 12:18PM]

Whoa, thats old. I have seen that dog for years.

[ph @ Mar 25th 2007 12:21PM]

Whoops, my fault. Aparently this is the first time the video is show,and it mentioned it has been made 6 years ago. Need to read the article better the first time.

Cool dog!

:)

[littleme @ Mar 25th 2007 1:22PM]

Pah, and I wonder where he got his ideas from?

Dr. Who me thinks! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-9_(Doctor_Who)

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[Charles @ Mar 25th 2007 1:26PM]

Why is Al Gore interviewing him?

[Jeff @ Mar 25th 2007 1:50PM]

Don't you love the sound of lego gears grinding in the morning.