TechToys Video Podcast

Episodes

1. 25

   Toy Boy 2

   More footage from the Tokyo Toy Show, featuring toy cats, dogs, dolphins, grand pianos and pigs (actually an inoshishi or boar, 2007 is year of the boar). Set to the song "Shoes of a Beast" by Peter Toh, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. This video also shows some product from Cube Works, a...

   Nov 22, 2006
2. 24

   Enon, Emiew, Asimo & Trumpet Guy

   Fujitsu's enon, Hitachi's EMIEW, Honda's ASIMO and the Toyota Partner Robot, set to "When The World Forgets Me" by Jesushairdo, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. The Enon robot was displayed at CEATEC Japan in Chiba, while the other three robots were demonstrated at the FISITA World…

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   Nov 9, 2006
3. 23

   Tokyo Pride

   Highlights from the Tokyo Lesbian and Gay Parade 2006, set to the song "Boy Seventeen" by Delphinium Blue, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). Around 3000 people participated in the parade, divided into 12 floats of around 250-300 people in each block, with many more...

   Sep 5, 2006
4. 22

   Kawasaki Robot Battle

   Robots battle it out at the Kawasaki Battle Robot Tournament, set to the music "Sorry Matt" by djDavidj, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). The 13th annual Kawasaki Battle Robot Tournament was held August 25-27 in Kawasaki City, and featured 32 teams of high school…

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   Aug 30, 2006
5. 21

   Tokyo Toy Show Boy

   First video from the recent Tokyo Toy Show, set to "Shine on Me" by Hellozero, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. The Tokyo Toy Show was held at Tokyo Big Sight on July 13-16 and was open to the public that weekend. The large Japanese toy companies Takara-Tomy, Bandai, SegaToys and Konami…

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   Jul 28, 2006
6. 20

   Robot Bingo

   Watch highlights from a bingo battle between robots designed and constructed by students from universities in Tokyo, Nagano and other parts of Japan at the Japan Printed Circuits Association Expo. Set to "Independence Day" by Jesta, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). The...

   Jul 4, 2006
7. 19

   Paro the Seal

   We meet Paro the Seal, the world's most therapeutic robot, at a TEPIA robot exhibition, set to the song "If You Love Her" by Zeeche, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). Paro (Personal Robot) is a "mental commitment robot for psychological enrichment" designed by Dr Takanori...

   Jun 14, 2006
8. 18

   Linux World Japan

   We have a look round a recent LinuxWorld event held in Tokyo and meet a blue penguin. Set to the song "Emo Girl" by Testosterone, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). The Japan version of the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo was held at Tokyo Big Sight, May 31 - June 2, and...

   Jun 7, 2006
9. 17

   KHR-2HV Robot

   A demonstration of the KHR-2HV Humanoid Robot, set to the song "This Is A Way" by Loveless, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). The KHR-2HV is the latest humanoid robot from iXs Research Corp (ixs.co.jp), released in Japan on May 26, 2006. We went to visit the company near...

   May 31, 2006
10. 16

    Rolling Along

    A rolling wooden mouse wheel, big bubbles and weird white dancing creatures at Design Festa 23, held at Tokyo Big Sight May 20-21. This video is set to the song "Perfect" by MiGGs, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). Check out their album "Insomnia" on iTunes or on their...

    May 24, 2006
11. 15

    Solar Eco Africa

    A quick but kinda relaxing look at the latest solar powered toys in Japan, the Animal Planet African zebra, giraffe and elephant by TakaraTomy, set to the song "Johnny Clegg Medley" by Navi Redd, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). I first saw these at the Tokyo…

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    May 16, 2006
12. 14

    Random Robots

    Some leftover robot footage from the International Robot Exhibition held back in December last year, set to the song "Wrong Way Home" by Starewell, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). This video also features a short commercial from ITV (Independent TV) Video Podcasts…

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    May 8, 2006
13. 13

    Silicon Soul Robots

    This is the latest video from The Silicon Soul Show from Soho, New York City, featuring lots of robot footage, including some from TechToys. It is cool seeing people mash up footage in different ways and sharing through Creative Commons. Subscribe to their show in iTunes or visit...

    May 1, 2006
14. 12

    Earth Day Tokyo 4

    Fourth of four videos from Earth Day Tokyo, featuring jar harps, pigs, a tank, a rabbit, drums, dancing and the Sloth Club. All these videos were taken on the new Sony HDR-HC3, one of the smallest 1080i HDV camcorders available in Japan (but compressed in low res). Until recently I have just been...

    Apr 24, 2006
15. 11

    Earth Day Tokyo 3

    Third video from Earth Day Tokyo. We check out some bands playing and people enjoying the atmosphere. Earth Day Tokyo was held near Yoyogi Park in between Shibuya and Harajuku on Saturday and Sunday April 23-24 2006.

    Apr 24, 2006
16. 10

    Earth Day Tokyo 2

    Earth Day Tokyo footage from Saturday, April 23 near Yoyogi Park. Check out Bee Japan at www.beejapan.org. They are doing a bike ride from the top to the bottom of Japan to raise awareness of environmental issues. They are also raising money for Henoko to protect the dugong (like manatees) and...

    Apr 24, 2006
17. 9

    Earth Day Tokyo 1

    First of many videos from Earth Day Tokyo, taken using the Sony HDR-HC3 High Def camcorder. We were trying to find the Earth Day Tokyo event, but were looking in Yoyogi Park and got a bit lost. Found it eventually. It was a really cool, chilled out event. This footage is mainly unedited, but if…

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    Apr 24, 2006
18. 8

    Kicking, Dancing, Chopping

    A version of the ToinPhoenix Robot by students at the Toin University of Yokohama performs to the song "I hope" by Ether Hour at www.etherhour.com. This work and the music is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike License.

    Mar 17, 2006
19. 7

    Technical Show Yokohama

    Wind power, hair-loss treatment and soccer robots at Technical Show Yokohama 2006, set to "Pretty Ugly" by 50FootWave. The Technical Show is an annual event showcasing the best of Yokohama's many high tech universities and companies, such as Nissan, which has decided to relocate its head office…

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    Feb 28, 2006
20. 6

    Fish & Chips

    A quick demo of the iFish, set to "Summertime" by Brother Love, courtesy of the Podshow Music Network. The iFish from Sega Toys went on sale in Japan on Saturday, February 4. Like the iDog, it lights up, makes noises, responds to sound and touch, and can act as an iPod speaker. I like its crazy...

    Feb 5, 2006
21. 5

    Eco Cars

    Third video from the Eco-Products Expo, this time focusing on some electric, hybrid, diesel and hydrogen powered "eco" cars, set to "Drive Away" by Matthew Ebel, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com). The Expo was held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center, December 15-17....

    Jan 15, 2006
22. 4

    Eco-Products Expo 2

    Second video of exhibits from the Eco-Products Expo, and a puppy, set to the song "Standing On The Shoulders Of Love" by Dave McDaid. Thanks Dave! The Expo was held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center, December 15-17. Check out Dave's music at http://www.myspace.com/mcdaidmusic.

    Jan 9, 2006
23. 3

    Eco-Products Expo

    First video from the Eco-Products Expo, held at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center December 15-17. Set to the song "In A Long Time" by 46bliss, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. The expo was an interesting mix of big corporations, with their power-saving 65-inch LCD and Plasma TVs,...

    Jan 6, 2006
24. 2

    Yokohama New Year

    Happy New Year from Yokohama, Japan! Watch the lights and fireworks as we countdown to the new year in the "City of Creative Experimentation" Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (Future Port City). And check out the song "Anne Bancroft Is Dead" by the Blue Vagrants, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network.…

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    Jan 1, 2006
25. 1

    Classic Moments in Vlog

    A mashup of some classic vlog moments in 2005, set to the song "Really Really Happy" by The Muffs, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network. These were some of the first video blogs I subscribed to back in April using FireANT and Juice (iPodder Lemon). joshleo.com, thevoiz.com, insanefilms.com,...

    Dec 30, 2005