Robo Japan 2008 Exhibition

In the Japanese city of Yokohama was held the “Robo Japan 2008“ exhibition, in which were presented the latest development of World leaders in robot technology. In this year’s Robo Japan 2008 was presented over hundreds of types of robots, including Robot-Spider, Talking Robot Housewife Vakamaru, Robot Suit, helping elderly people carry heavy things, Miniature Androids with height of 3.4 cm, and other fascinating fascinating electronic substance.

Honda robot "Asimo" serves dishes at a media preview of Robot Japan 2008 in Yokohama, Japan, on Oct. 10, 2008. ASIMO is being developed with the expectation of actually using it in daily life in the near future.

ASIMO is 130 cm tall and weighs 54 kg. It uses advanced walking technology to walk upright at 6 km/h. Even when both of ASIMOs feet are off the ground, it can actively control its posture, so that it walks in a straight line.


New company Badai "Net Tansor Web" knows how to take photographs and enjoy the various blog services.


A mini-sized robot Evolta "climbs" a rope.


Robot Chroino


The Robot developer Tomotaka Takahashi showing two models-androids Chroino and the FT, created in cooperation with Robo Garage.


Hart Step, the unit helps older people carry heavy things.


Robot-trainer, created by Institute Kanagawa Institute of Technology.


Mechanized ladybird (Lady Bird), capable of communicating with people.


Dancing robot i-SOBOT, shown by Takara Tomy.


A dog-robot Yume Inu DX, created by Sega Toys.


A robot "Android Wakamaru" imitates human gestures.


3,4-cm nanorobot Robo-Q is equipped with artificial intelligence that allows him to navigate in space and playing games.


Humanoid can play football, find the way in the maze and deftly circumvent suddenly emerging obstacles in his path, using the built infrared sensors.

Red Bull Air Race World Series 2008

The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world’s best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill.

Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 400 kilometres per hour while withstanding forces of up to 10 Gs.

Touching down in ten cities worldwide in 2008, each Red Bull Air Race is unique. From the heart of the city to the open countryside, over land or water, a Red Bull Air Race can take place almost anywhere. Spectacular backdrops and jaw-dropping action guarantee that spectators experience one of the most innovative and exciting new sports competitions around today.