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Futaba RBT-1
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NOTE:  These robots are not meant for children.  All of the humanoid robot models discussed on this website use
powerful servos that can pinch or even crush your fingers if you are not careful.  Consult the recommended minimum
age from the manufacturer before allowing children to use any of these robots.
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The Futaba RBT-1 (a.k.a GR Bot) is one of the
more expensive robots included in our survey.  
However, it has 20 Degrees of Freedom, and
comes fully assembled which increases the price.
The servos on the Futaba RBT-1 are the second
weakest of any model included in our survey.  
However, they are also the fastest.
While this robot was released in late 2006, it has
only been available in the US for a short period
of time.  The software and documentation are
available in English, but the user community is
still very small, so getting your questions
answered may prove difficult.
This robot comes with a 3 axis G sensor, so the robot knows when it has fallen down.  It also comes with a remote
control that looks just like a playstation game controller.

Recommendation:  This robot comes fully assembled, so if you are looking for a robot that you can start playing with
right out of the box, this is a good choice.  The weak torque of the servos make this robot a poor choice if you are
planning to enter a robot fighting contest.  However, the very high speed of the servos make it an ideal choice if you
are entering a soccer competition.  The remote control is included as standard equipment, which make it even easier
to use.