Meet Riba The People Lifter

31 Aug 2009
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A giant weight lifting robot disguised as a cuddly white teddy bear, able to transport people from operating tables and to restrooms. It can only lift 135 lbs but that's way more than I can do and Riba does it without complaining.

I'm glad these robotic helpers are making their way into our lives, (Japan only) but I would love Riba to take on a job as club bouncer. Act out of line and a giant robotic teddy bear wheels up with abnormally long arms. All the kicking and screaming isn't going to help. Riba means business.

Hit the jump for more pics and video!
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Posted by Long Tran on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 12:02 AM | 0 TrackBacks

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The only thing that can come of this is a robot attack.

Iggs | November 16, 2009 3:18 PM | Reply

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