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At the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY), a facility showcasing the life-sized moving Gundam, an exhibition of the piloted robot Archax and the quadruped walking ride SR-02 has been confirmed. The exhibition period for the Archax is from Saturday, December 16 to Sunday, December 24, and the SR-02 on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17.
The exhibition is held to display the next challenge by the directors who worked on Gundam GLOBAL CHALLENGE, the project to develop the life-size moving Gundam.
The Archax is a piloted robot developed by Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd. of which Mr. Akinori Ishii, the technical director of the Gundam GLOBAL CHALLENGE (GGC), is the CTO.
The SR-02 is a quadruped walking ride manufactured by Sansei Technologies, Inc. It features the V-Sido, a robot control system developed by Asratec Corp where Mr. Wataru Yoshizaki, the system director of GGC, works.
A motion demonstration is also planned during the exhibition, so be sure to check it out!
*The Bandai Namco Group is not directly involved in producing the Archax and the SR-02.
The exhibition is held to display the next challenge by the directors who worked on Gundam GLOBAL CHALLENGE, the project to develop the life-size moving Gundam.
The Archax is a piloted robot developed by Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd. of which Mr. Akinori Ishii, the technical director of the Gundam GLOBAL CHALLENGE (GGC), is the CTO.
The SR-02 is a quadruped walking ride manufactured by Sansei Technologies, Inc. It features the V-Sido, a robot control system developed by Asratec Corp where Mr. Wataru Yoshizaki, the system director of GGC, works.
A motion demonstration is also planned during the exhibition, so be sure to check it out!
*The Bandai Namco Group is not directly involved in producing the Archax and the SR-02.
Piloted Robot Archax
The Archax is a piloted robot developed by Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd.
The CTO of Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd., Akinori Ishii, is the technical director of GGC, and the technology of the life-size moving Gundam is used for the Archax.
This machine was created to fulfill the dream many people have had since childhood: to actually pilot a large robot like those in science fiction.
Stands 4.5 meters tall and weighs 3.5 tons, the Archax is fully electric, powered by an onboard battery. With 26 joints, the arms, hands, hip, head, and front legs are movable, and it navigates using front-wheel steering and rear-wheel drive. Inside the torso is the cockpit equipped with four screens displaying camera feeds for the pilot to control the robot using a joystick and pedals. Furthermore, the Archax can switch between a full-body operational robot mode and a travel-optimized vehicle mode.
Aiming to pioneer a completely new market of piloted robots, orders for the Archax are being accepted not only domestically but also internationally.
[Exhibition Period]
Saturday, December 16 to Sunday, December 24, 2023
[Demonstration Schedule]
From opening time until 4:45 PM (approximately one session per hour)
*The opening time varies depending on the day, so please check the calendar.
*The exhibition may be canceled due to rain or strong wind.
The CTO of Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd., Akinori Ishii, is the technical director of GGC, and the technology of the life-size moving Gundam is used for the Archax.
This machine was created to fulfill the dream many people have had since childhood: to actually pilot a large robot like those in science fiction.
Stands 4.5 meters tall and weighs 3.5 tons, the Archax is fully electric, powered by an onboard battery. With 26 joints, the arms, hands, hip, head, and front legs are movable, and it navigates using front-wheel steering and rear-wheel drive. Inside the torso is the cockpit equipped with four screens displaying camera feeds for the pilot to control the robot using a joystick and pedals. Furthermore, the Archax can switch between a full-body operational robot mode and a travel-optimized vehicle mode.
Aiming to pioneer a completely new market of piloted robots, orders for the Archax are being accepted not only domestically but also internationally.
[Exhibition Period]
Saturday, December 16 to Sunday, December 24, 2023
[Demonstration Schedule]
From opening time until 4:45 PM (approximately one session per hour)
*The opening time varies depending on the day, so please check the calendar.
*The exhibition may be canceled due to rain or strong wind.
Quadruped Walking Ride SR-02
The SR-02 is a ride manufactured by Sansei Technologies, Inc. that walks with four legs. Asratec Corp where Mr. Wataru Yoshizaki, the system director of GGC, works provided their robot control system V-Sido. This system is also employed in the life-size moving Gundam, and the software enables the smooth coordination of the whole body.
The exterior was designed with the cooperation of Mr. Hidetaka Tenjin, known for his work on GUNPLA package art and various other fields.
The currently developed prototype measures about 3.4 meters in length, 1.6 meters in width, and 2.7 meters in height. It can walk while carrying up to four people.
It can walk forward, backward, and turn right and left, as well as squat for people to ride, and make rolling and pitching motions.
The SR-02 is planned for use in amusement and leisure facilities, as well as for exhibitions and demonstrations at event venues.
[Exhibition Period]
Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023
[Demonstration Schedule]
From opening time until 6:00 PM (approximately one session per hour)
*The opening time varies depending on the day, so please check the calendar.
*The exhibition may be canceled due to rain or strong wind.
The exterior was designed with the cooperation of Mr. Hidetaka Tenjin, known for his work on GUNPLA package art and various other fields.
The currently developed prototype measures about 3.4 meters in length, 1.6 meters in width, and 2.7 meters in height. It can walk while carrying up to four people.
It can walk forward, backward, and turn right and left, as well as squat for people to ride, and make rolling and pitching motions.
The SR-02 is planned for use in amusement and leisure facilities, as well as for exhibitions and demonstrations at event venues.
[Exhibition Period]
Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023
[Demonstration Schedule]
From opening time until 6:00 PM (approximately one session per hour)
*The opening time varies depending on the day, so please check the calendar.
*The exhibition may be canceled due to rain or strong wind.
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Event Overview
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Event Period: Saturday, December 19, 2020 to Sunday, March 31, 2024
Open Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM [last entry at 7:00 PM]
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM [last entry at 8:00 PM]
Saturdays and Holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM [last entry at 8:00 PM]
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM [last entry at 7:00 PM]
*Closed on Tuesdays.
*Open on Tuesday, December 26, and Tuesday, January 2, during the year-end/New Year’s period.
*Business hours may change depending on the season.
Location: Within Yamashita Pier, 279-25 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Access:
・7 minutes from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line
・3 minutes from the Yamashita-futo bus stop on the Yokohama city bus BAYSIDE BLUE
*Entry to the Yamashita Pier area is prohibited outside of the event period.
[Tickets]
*The admission tickets for GFY and GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER are only valid for the designated date and time.
*Tickets at the door may not be sold, due to the limit on the number of visitors.
*Up to 3 children aged 6 or younger may enter for free per paying adult.
*Re-entry is not allowed.
■Admission Fee
・Adult (ages 13 and up): 1,650 JPY (tax included)
・Child (ages 7 to 12): 1,100 JPY (tax included)
■GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Admission Fee
3,300 JPY (tax included)
*The GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Admission Ticket cannot be purchased on its own. Please purchase as a set with the GFY Admission Ticket.
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM [last entry at 7:00 PM]
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM [last entry at 8:00 PM]
Saturdays and Holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM [last entry at 8:00 PM]
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM [last entry at 7:00 PM]
*Closed on Tuesdays.
*Open on Tuesday, December 26, and Tuesday, January 2, during the year-end/New Year’s period.
*Business hours may change depending on the season.
Location: Within Yamashita Pier, 279-25 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Access:
・7 minutes from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line
・3 minutes from the Yamashita-futo bus stop on the Yokohama city bus BAYSIDE BLUE
*Entry to the Yamashita Pier area is prohibited outside of the event period.
[Tickets]
*The admission tickets for GFY and GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER are only valid for the designated date and time.
*Tickets at the door may not be sold, due to the limit on the number of visitors.
*Up to 3 children aged 6 or younger may enter for free per paying adult.
*Re-entry is not allowed.
■Admission Fee
・Adult (ages 13 and up): 1,650 JPY (tax included)
・Child (ages 7 to 12): 1,100 JPY (tax included)
■GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Admission Fee
3,300 JPY (tax included)
*The GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Admission Ticket cannot be purchased on its own. Please purchase as a set with the GFY Admission Ticket.
[Regarding Sales of December 2023 Ticket]
・Friday, December 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 31, 2023: Now available
Details on the sales of tickets for January 2024 and on will be announced on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website once decided.
・Friday, December 1, 2023 to Sunday, December 31, 2023: Now available
Details on the sales of tickets for January 2024 and on will be announced on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website once decided.
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*Please note that Moving Gundam performances, times, tour details, etc. are subject to change or cancellation in the case of stormy weather.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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