WATCH: Autobot or decepticon? Turkish company built real-life Transformer out of a BMW

22 September 2016 - 15:24 By TMG Digital
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Do you want a full sized transformer? Turkish engineers have heard your pleas, and are building remote-control robots in disguise.


Video posted to YouTube by Letvision

The red BMW they’re showing off is Antimon, and is only one of several models planned.


Video posted to YouTube by Letvision

The car is built using an actual BMW, though you can’t hop in and take a ride in it yet.

“The cars are not drivable in traffic yet. They function via remote control. This is possible in the near future due to its electric engine,” according to Letrons.

The car mode is more mobile than their robot mode – as they haven’t quite gotten the bots to walk yet.

“The walking functionality can be added if a reasonable funding is provided for a new research and development project," Letrons said.

But just because it can’t walk, doesn’t mean it can’t dance.


Video posted to YouTube by Levent Erenler
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