Giant Humanoid Robots: A Flawed Weapon for Fighting Kaiju

Summary

In this blog post, we discuss the flaws of using giant humanoid robots in fighting kaiju. The primary concern is their instability due to bipedalism, which makes them vulnerable to attacks from the monsters. We also explore the cockpit placement in such robots and the possibility of deploying more stable weapons against kaiju.

Why are giant humanoid robots a bad idea for fighting kaiju?
What is the problem with the cockpit placement in such robots?
Why carrying separate guns in a robot’s hands is not practical?
What could be a better alternative to fighting kaiju?
Are Tachikomas from Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex a better weapon against kaiju?

Introduction

Giant robots and monsters fighting each other have always been an exciting theme in popular culture. The upcoming movie Pacific Rim is a prime example of this. However, despite the awe-inspiring allure of giant robotic machines fighting monsters, the truth is that humanoid robots make terrible weapons in warfare. In this article, we delve into the reasons behind this.

Q&A

Why are giant humanoid robots a bad idea for fighting kaiju?

Giant robots are explicitly designed to mimic the human form and bipedalism, which makes them a perfect tool for carrying out human tasks but not for fighting monsters. In contrast, animals have evolved to move on four limbs or use slithering or swimming movements. They don’t have a vital and unbalanced center of gravity, unlike humanoid robots. Besides, stability is a significant challenge for bipedal robots, leading to the high risk of collapsing or falling while in use.

What is the problem with the cockpit placement in such robots?

The cockpit placement on giant humanoid robots is usually their head, leading to a vulnerability to monster attacks. Even though humans’ heads are well-protected by the skull, the placement of the cockpit on top of the robot’s head makes it a target for the monsters. It would be better to locate the cockpit in the robot’s chest, where there is more protection against monster attacks.

Why carrying separate guns in a robot’s hands is not practical?

Carrying separate guns in a robot’s hands is not a practical solution. The robot’s hands do not have an adequate number of fingers to operate weapons correctly. Therefore, the robot’s firing accuracy may reduce, leading to wasted ammunition and more vulnerability to monster attacks. Additionally, carrying guns in robots’ hands would only serve to increase their instability, making them even more flawed as weapons.

What could be a better alternative to fighting kaiju?

A better alternative to fighting kaiju would be to use giant non-humanoid robots that are more stable and can resist monster attacks better. For example, flying spaceships that used to navigate through water could be used as giant robots’ replacements. Building such robots would create more stability and, in turn, better resistance to monster attacks.

Are Tachikomas from Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex a better weapon against kaiju?

Tachikomas from Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex could be a better weapon against kaiju. They look like spiders and have many legs, enabling them to be more stable than humanoid robots. Moreover, they remain low to the ground, heavily armed and can swim across water bodies. However, the one downside is the potential probability of achieving self-awareness and then rebelling against their creator.

Conclusion

While giant humanoid robots fighting monsters might seem like a fantastic concept, they are not practical in real-life combat. The instability, the placement of the cockpit in the robot’s head and carrying separate guns are amongst the many reasons why robotic machines would be a flawed weapon in fighting monsters. Instead of relying on these machines, we should explore other alternatives like non-humanoid giant robots such as Tachikomas from Ghost in the Shell Standalone Complex, to create more stability and better resistance to monster attacks.