Titan the Robot (often referred to as Titan) is a partially-mechanised robotcostume developed by the British company Cyberstein Robots.[2][3] It is approximately 8 feet tall and weighs 60 kg (9.4 st)[4] which increases to 350 kg (55 st)[4] including the cart it rides on and onboard equipment. The face resembles a skull, and some have even compared it to a Transformer.[2][failed verification] Titan has performed at a variety of public and private events, such as the Commonwealth Games, Bar Mitzvahs[4] UK shopping centres,[5] television fundraisers and live concerts.[3] Entered the Chinese market in 2018 and operated by Tuxuan Robotics.
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The upper body of Titan is controlled by the operator through the operator panel. The upper part of the operator is located on the costume's chest, where a unidirectional transparent glass window is available for the operator to observe the situation ahead. Titan has a shoulder, arm and head that is higher than the actual performer's head (up to 8 feet in total). The part above its chest is a remote control mechanism. The operator in the body can manipulate the upper part of Titan through the control panel in the chest of the body to complete various instructions. The actions and sounds are pre-programmed and automatically triggered when the corresponding actions and commands are made. Titan can identify the interactive objects through the AI and automatically retrieve interactive samples.
Its lower body is led by the operator. The active joint on the buttocks is wider than the actual actor. The purpose is to make the movement more mechanical.
In addition, the body can also be controlled by an outside assistant, especially when the actor encounters a potential crisis that is unpredictable. An assistant, who observes in the distance, is able to take remote control of the body. (For example, if a child appears in a visual blind zone, the assistant can take over the manipulation to avoid harming the surrounding people).
Filmography[]
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
ECHO Awards
Performer
Two versions of Titan performed with the international pop star, Rihanna.[6]
Titan the robot appeared on the 11th series of Big Brother in the UK as part of the 'Man v Machine' task.
Live performances[]
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February - Brighton Model World. Titan appeared at the Brighton Centre, where it performed with several Dalek props operated by their exhibitors.
7–11 April – The Gadget Show Live. Titan was used for comedy purposes during the annual "The Gadget Show Live Super Theatre" shows at the NEC in Birmingham.
2 December – JLS. Titan joined a 40-day tour with JLS, appearing on stage to the track "Superhero".[8]
2011[]
The Gadget Show. Cyberstein confirmed on Facebook page that Titan will be used in an episode of The Gadget Show 11th series. In photos it is believed that it is in a sketch with Suzi Perry and Jason Bradbury.
15–17 April – The Gadget Show Live. Titan was also used at The Gadget Show Live as a feature in the super theater. There were also two other Titan robots that looked like the original. These were believed to be called Titan 2 and Titan 3.
10 November – Natholdet, Danish TV2. While in Denmark for the BEEP gadget expo, Titan visited the Danish late night talk show, [da], where it was to pick the winner of a drawing contest. However, Titan struggled with taking its hand down in the bowl, as its hands were too big and was told to leave the stage after several attempts.[9]
2012[]
9 June - South of England Show Ardingly
2013[]
3-7 April - The Gadget Show Live, NEC Birmingham
19 September – Professional Recovery Tow Show, Telford[10]
Butlins. Titan appears at all Butlins resorts in the UK. Titan arrives being carried on a mini mobility scooter and then puts on a performance in the magic circle after Dave turns him on.
2018[]
15 July – Nissan Family Fun Day to celebrate 30 years of Nissan Technical Centre Europe