Hey guys. As I am closing in on the finishing line on my Gargantuan project, I’m lining up the remainder of the year with a few projects. I have a budget for a couple more projects. I’d like your input as to what you’d like to see me build the most.
I’m due to return for reshoots for Avengers 4 in September and then there is a question mark about Guardians of the Galaxy 3 as they fired my director?! That was to begin in January. So I may in fact have a lot more robot time on my hands than I originally thought.
But here are some things that I’ve been either working on designing, thinking about or just might be really cool to tackle.
A body for Alan. ( all the sourcing has been done for this)
New version of Alan’s Head. Like an advanced model , expressions, blink, new face design et.
A biped 24 inch walking robot
A tank tread robot
Back pack robot that unfurls
Robot Dog like Boston dynamics
---Please pick one or two at most---
Gosh, you ask tough questions! Because you are awesome at what you design and build I want to see all of them built!
My vote is for 2 because it would continue your work with Alan or 6 because that dog design seems to be catching on.
I plan to build them all for sure and then some! As long as budget holds out and the time to build them!
...Boston dynamics plans on mass producing its dog robot. I of course have a really cool concept for one! There is a Japanese company selling a similar robot dog for a cool $30,000. I think I’d rather build my own!
Will,
As long as GotG 3 gets filmed, you'll no doubt have the project.
I vote for #2 (animated Alan face! How cool!) and #5. Thinking Iron Man Mk. V suitcase, only a robot? If so, you could combine #5 and #3.
Well, i'm biased so my first answer is: Make me an Alan so i can buy it
My alternate answer is NOT a humanoid. There are far too many humanoids out there! It seems cute friendly pet-like robots are a hit these days - but that doesn't mean they'll last. So if you're moving quick on the next robot, something fun and interactive would be popular.
If you're interested in assisting with EZ-Robot's education initiatives, you could build something that we can sell?
Personally, I have never met a tank tread robot I haven't liked, and I would love to see your take on it, so I vote #4.
Alan
@ warpig If marvel doesn’t convince Disney to rehire James and or use his first draft script, the film could be shelved for later release even tho it introduces the Phase 4 for the next Marvel Universe.
@alan I like tank treads too. But never built an operational version. Would be a challenging but fun build.
@dj I definitely have not forgotten about the Alan. I think after 7 years of designing and building I needed to take a break from him. Artistically speaking there are a line of robots that need releasing from my brain! I’m really enjoying it! But, I promise the next one will be yours!
I think I agree with you on the humanoid robot. I’d put my spin on it but a lot already on the market.
I certainly would entertain the idea designing something you could add to your line up! Let me think on that a bit and we can chat about that privately.
A body for Alan!
BTW I've been throwing around the idea of building these projects in conjunction with producing a Youtube channel, sorta like Tested with Adam Savage. I do WAY better behind the camera, but figured with a sidekick like Alan or Alena co hosting the channel I might be able to pull it off. I think videos would cover the build, sourcing materials, mold making, 3d printing, 3d model making, painting etc. In some segments, I could travel to some of the effects shops in LA, covering pro tips with some of my buddies.
Sound interesting?