Attacking Robot

Made:
1960's in Japan
Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan

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Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Attacking Robot, 1960s, Horikawa, Japan
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Attacking Robot, manufactured by Horikawa, Japan, 1960s

With its colourful lithograpohed detail, battery operation, sound and movement, this toy robot is a classic among many toy robot designs which had a decisive role in influencing public perceptions of robot form and behaviour.

Details

Category:
Human Robotics
Object Number:
2015-441
Materials:
tin plated and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 110 mm x 90 mm,
type:
robot and toy - recreational artefact
credit:
Purchased from Timea Vincze