Cyclops - an Observing Giant

2002

Leading Edge Design Corp. (JP)

Cyclops is a humanoid, interactive machine with a flexible spine and a single eye. When you notice that Cyclops is looking at you, you should move as slowly as possible! And take some time to consider the meaning of the term “intelligent lifelikeness” while you’re observing the behavior and lithe movements of this machine in human form. Leading Edge Design Corp.: Designer: Shunji Yamanaka. Design Engineer: Kinya Tagawa. System Designer: Jun Homma (FLX Style). Associate Designer: Nicholas Oxley, Yuji Mitani.
Cyclops was developed for the Robotic Meme Exhibition at the National Museum for Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo 2001. Special Thanks to Shadow Robot Company (Air Muscles) and Nichinan Corp. (Manufacturing).