Here comes another robot fish from Japan. Starting today, toymaker Nakajima [JP] ships “Dynamic Fishing”, a toy kit that consists of an angling rod, a lure and a robotic fish. The set is Nippon-only, but If you are interested and live outside Japan, you can order it via Amazon Japan [JP/ENG] for $27 plus shipping.
The fish is passably similar to a real bass, 22.5cm long and – according to Nakajima – able to swim elegantly, like a real animal. It even moves its lips like a fish in nature. Judging from the video, on CG, this seems to be a slight exaggeration.
What’s wrong with people in Japan. Robot dogs, robot fish. I heard they keep bizarre animals as pets
http://www.news...29305-2,00.html
“THOUSANDS of Japanese pet owners were swindled into buying half-price “poodles” that were actually sheep, it was reported today.”
Something tells me Japanese people are a little out of touch. I heard they sell used school girl panties in vending machines there.
This is an odd post for techcrunch
“able to swim elegantly” – yep, that one sold me! I would never consider a sloppy swimmer but this fish seems to be just the right thing.
FTA: …able to swim elegantly, like a real animal… this seems to be a slight exaggeration
Perhaps that’s how fish swim in Japan…
Swims more elegantly than the Japanese Olympians…no unelegant screaming when victorious.
thats great. i would blast this fish to the moon.
This is a really wierd post for TechCrunch.
Hey Michael,
Here’s a link with more details on the product:
http://www.amaz...anguage=en%5FJP
Also from Product Details:
Shipping: We’re sorry; this item can not be shipped outside Japan
huh? intern say bye bye.
Why is this on techcrunch?
This is analogous to the hacker version: Go Phish
thats great. i would blast this fish to the moon.