Honda Starts Project Koraidon, Future Mobility Modeled After Legendary Pokémon

Honda has announced that it has started Project Koraidon, a future mobility modeled after the legendary Pokémon Koraidon, which appears in the video game Pokémon Scarlet.

According to the company, they have created a near-life-size replica of Koraidon, both in size and weight.

In addition, it said that the model will be equipped with its proprietary self-balancing technology, announced at CES 2017 as Honda Riding Assist, to allow the product to walk on all fours and stand on two wheels.

The company plans to replicate the movement of the face, eyes, and eyelids, and says that hands, legs, neck, and facial movements will change along with its Sprint speed.

The Honda Koraidon stands 8 feet tall (2.5m) and weighs approximately 680 pounds (303 kg).

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