Panasonic’s Evolta robot will tackle grueling Ironman triathalon

by Laura Domela

Panasonic’s Evolta robot doesn’t look like your typical top athlete. The little green and white guy can stand on the palm of your hand. He runs on rechargeable batteries.

The 7-inch-tall humanoid is also very ambitious. He is taking on Hawaii’s famous Ironman Triathlon course, a competition that leaves many human athletes in the dust.

The athletic Evolta already climbed the Grand Canyon, survived 24 hours of Le Mans, and walked from Toyko to Kyoto. He will now swim, bike, and run for a total of more than 140 miles with a one-week time limit to cross the finish line.

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Panasonic’s Evolta robot will tackle grueling Ironman triathalon

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