April 26, 2018
J-deite Ride LLP
Asratec Corp.
Sansei Technologies, Inc.
BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc.

4-meter Tall Ridable Transforming Humanoid Robot“J-deite RIDE” Unveiled~ Development of transforming robots for rides at amusement parks also launched~J-deite Ride LLP, Asratec Corp. (“Asratec”, a robot software company of the SoftBank Group),
Sansei Technologies, Inc. (“Sanesi”), and BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc. (“BRAVE ROBOTICS”) anno
unced a prototype of the ridable transforming humanoid robot “J-deite RIDE”.
J-deite RIDE is a 4-meter tall robot that can transform from a bipedal walking humanoid form
(robot mode) to a wheel-driven form (vehicle mode) and back. Up to two people can ride the robot
and is operable from the driver’s seat. It can also be operated by remote-control via wirelessnetwork. BRAVE ROBOTICS designed and developed the hardware, including the uniquetransforming mechanism, and Asratec’s robot control system “V-Sido” performs the robot motions
such as the transformation, bipedal walking, wheel driving and more. Mechanical designer Kunio
Okawara cooperated in the robot design.
J-deite RIDE will be showcased at “GoldenWeek DOKIDOKI Festa All Working Cars Assemble!”,which will be held from April 28 to May 6, 2018 (shown only on May 5). It is also planned forexhibition at one of the biggest attraction trade shows in the world “IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018”,
which will be held November in Florida, USA.
Sansei will seek to develop and commercialize transforming robot type amusement rides foramusement parks, such as “transforming go-karts” or “transforming demonstrations at parades”,
with use of the transforming technology of J-deite RIDE.
J-deite Ride LLP is recruiting sponsors for J-deite RIDE. Sponsors will be able to use J-deite RIDE
for exhibitions, promotions, event performances and more.

-J-deite RIDE appearance

Robot mode

Vehicle mode-Design image of J-deite RIDE by Kunio Okawara© 2017 BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc.

Robot mode

© 2017 BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc.

Vehicle mode

-About Kunio Okawara
Japan’s first mechanical designer, Kunio Okawara is known for mechanical designs of “Time Bokan
Series Yatterman”, “Mobile Suit Gundam”, “Armored Trooper Votoms”, among others, and also manytransforming robots.

-Examples of mass production ideas for amusement parks

Example 1: Transforming go-kart

Example 2: Transforming demonstrations atparades* Exterior and design are adjustable according to the requests from the amusement parks* Images above are concept idea examples-J-deite RIDE specifications(as of April, 2018)
Robot mode

Vehicle mode

4.2x2.5x3.7 (m)1.9x4.0x1.4 (m)Max. speed(wheel)

30km/h (theoretical speed)

60km/h (theoretical speed)

Speed(walking)100m/h(Foot raise: 80mm)－0m (pivot available)

5m2WD(differential drive)

2WD(RR)

Size(WxDxH)

Minimum turning
radiusDriving wheel
Actuator (wheel)electric motors + reducers

Weight1,695kg

Tire size

165/60R15

Seating capacity

2 personsControl software

V-Sidomanned operation from cockpit

Operationor unmanned remote operation via wired/wirelessnetwork

Frame materials

aluminum alloy, etc.

Exterior materials

FRP, etc.

Battery
Actuator (axis)
Axis

lithium battery
electric motors + reducers
49(waist:1, leg:4x2, arm:4x2, hand:8x2, head:3, others13)* ”J-deite” is a brand of the robots to which BRAVE ROBOTICS has copyright or other intellectual
property rights, and J-deite RIDE is the first ridable transforming humanoid robot product.

-Contact for J-deite RIDE sponsorshipcontact@j-deite.jp-About J-deite Ride LLPNameJ-deite Ride LLP

Location

Edogawa-ku, Tokyo

Description

Coproduction and operation of ridable transforming humanoid robot “J-deite RIDE”.

of business
LLP

Asratec Corp.

members

Description of Business: Planning, development, sales and consulting for V-Sido
related products
Web site: https://www.asratec.co.jp/
Sansei Technologies, Inc.
Description of Business: Plan, design, manufacture, installation, repair andmaintenance of amusement rides, stage equipment, elevators and specificallydesigned equipment.
Web site: http://www.sansei-technologies.com/
BRAVE ROBOTICS Inc.
Description of Business: Development and manufacture of transforming robots,commissioned development of robots, and content provision.
Web site: http://www.braverobotics.com/•Names of any company products and/or services referred to in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarksof respective companies.

•The information is true and accurate at the time of publication. Price, specification, contact and other information ofproducts and service may be subject to change.

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