US based tech company MegaBots has launched a Kickstarter campaign so its Mk.II giant robot can be upgraded to fight with its fists.
Early last month, MegaBots issued a challenge to Suidobashi Heavy Industries’ Japanese giant robot Kuratas. A few days later, CEO Kogoro Kurata responded saying, “I’ll fight. Absolutely.”
However, the fight is set to be hand-to-hand combat, and the MegaBots Mk.II can currently only fire paintballs. The Kickstarter needs $500,000 to add melee combat capabilities, heavy armor plating, and a higher top speed.
There are of course, stretch goals. “All told, a fully upgraded Mk.II will cost $1,500,000,” reads the Kickstarter. $750,000 will mean the giant robot can have an array of both melee and ranged weapon systems. A million will mean that a high-end balance control system can be developed. $1.25 million allows MegaBots to collaborate with NASA to make the cockpit a lot safer for the pilot during the fight.
Finally, the full $1.5 million…