Alps Mechanical Brain, Japan, 1950s

Here is the first Alps robot which is of the aesthetics of the 50s(bauhaus): simple square body with a central row of rivets, hands forward and straight legged locomotion, it has an emotionless look. A battery placed in the head (we lower the headphones) to illuminate his hands but a Wind up for movement. its a mixed system This model appeared at the same time as the Nomura zoomerwhich has the same simple cubic esthaetic ;also strenco in germany . Soon Alps will design very innovative robots like the space man television. this mechanical brain represents the aesthetics of the beginning and has a touching appearance. with its original box The box is cracked and worn at the edges but complete the robot leans to the right and its varnish has yellowed otherwise it is in good condition .is a rather rare robot to find in box the first Alps An historical piece for any robot collector