We Live In The Future

Nothing could prepare me to discover Vaudeville, the 12-foot fully functioning mech. Weighing in at a whopping 4,500 kilograms, Vaudeville is a walking dream come true. Powered by Kinect integration, the bot is controlled through a cockpit where you (yes, you) can get in and control it. It can also be accessed remotely by connecting your cell phone to a miniature version of the robot and manipulating it by hand.

It gets even better, friends. You can buy one. Or rather, you’ll be able to do so later this year, when Vaudeville goes up for sale online. If you do decide to take that plunge, the heroes at Suidobashi Heavy Industry allow optional customizations for your mech, including a fire-fighting water gun and full-body camouflage.

There are more glorious shots of Vaudeville here. Enjoy the gallery while I contemplate how many of my limbs I have to sell in order to afford one.