ARCHAX
ARCHAX is a piloted, giant mecha-style robot designed for heavy-duty tasks in hazardous environments, such as disaster search and rescue, nuclear decommissioning, large-scale demolition, and ground testing for lunar base construction. It features a switchable dual-mode system: Robot Mode for upright manipulation with 26 joints enabling arm and hand movements for grasping and handling debris or materials, and Vehicle Mode for wheeled mobility at up to 10 km/h. The operator pilots from an onboard cockpit using joysticks, pedals, and a touchscreen with feeds from 9 cameras displayed on 4 screens, providing immersive control with a sense of unity. Constructed with iron, aluminum, and FRP exterior, it emphasizes mechanical perfection, aesthetic design, and safety compliance for replacing humans in risky industrial or disaster scenarios, blurring sci-fi with practical machinery.
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Dimensions
450 x 300 x 250 cm
Weight
3,500 kg
Speed
10 km/h
Runtime
4 hours
Charging Time
6 hours
Battery Pack
DC300V high-capacity pack
Radio (for remote operation)
2 joysticks, 2 pedals, touchscreen, 4 displays with 9 camera feeds
Battery Life
Expected total battery lifespan of 5-8 years
Custom joysticks, pedals, displays
9 cameras, contact sensors (hatch), tilt sensors, cylinder length sensors
None
Available Countries
Japan,available globally for purchase
Available Colours
Metallic gray with black accents
Warranty Info
2 years standard manufacturer warranty
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Q1. What is ARCHAX, and what problem is it designed to solve?
ARCHAX is a human-piloted humanoid robot developed by Tsubame Industries Co., Ltd. According to the manufacturer, it addresses the challenge of realizing piloted robotics, converting science fiction concepts into practical technology.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of ARCHAX?
ARCHAX features human-piloted operation as its core design. The manufacturer describes it as a mass-produced boarding robot focused on functionality in controlled demonstrations and events.
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