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| Titan the Robot | |
|---|---|
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| First appearance | Glastonbury Festival (2004) |
| Created by | Nik Fielding[1] |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Character |
| Manufacturer | Cyberstein |
| Height | 8 feet (2.4 m) |
| Weight | 60 kilograms (9.4 st) |
| Website | cyberstein.com |
Titan the Robot (often referred to as Titan) is a robotic entertainment show developed by the British company Cyberstein Robotics Ltd.[2][3] It is approximately 8 feet tall and weighs 60 kg (9.4 st) which increases to 350 kg (55 st)[4] including the cart it rides on and onboard equipment. It is enhanced by various actuators and electronic devices, resembling a humanoid robot, that is worn by an actor who moves the appendages of the costume and controls electronic functions like sound effects from the inside of the costume.[5][6][7]
The robot was designed by Nik Fielding, who runs Cyberstein from Newquay, Cornwall, England.[2] Titan has performed at a variety of public and private events, such as the Commonwealth Games, Bar Mitzvahs[4] UK shopping centres,[8] television fundraisers and live concerts.[3] Entered the Chinese market in 2018 and operated by Tuxuan Robotics.
Filmography
[edit]| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | ECHO Awards | Performer | Two versions of Titan performed with the international pop star, Rihanna.[9] |
| 2010 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Performer | Titan performed on stage again with Rihanna.[citation needed] |
| 2010 | Big Brother UK | Performer | Titan appeared on the 11th series of Big Brother in the UK as part of the 'Man v Machine' task. |
| 2010 | Daybreak | Performer | Titan appeared on Daybreak's "Cool before School" feature. |
| 2013 | Germany's Next Topmodel | Performer | Titan appeared on German television (Pro7) for the eighth cycle of Germany's Next Topmodel. |
| 2020 | Ant And Dec Saturday Night Takeaway | Performer | [citation needed] |
| 2022 | Britain's Got Talent | Performer | Titan appeared as the first audition in the first episode of the programme's 15th series.[1] Titan also appeared in the 4th semi-final of that series. |
| 2024 | 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown | Performer | In series 25, episode 3, Titan featured in a sketch alongside Jimmy Carr and Rachel Riley. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Titan the Robot creator Nik Fielding on his eight foot tall PR magnet". blooloop.com. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Wanted: replacement robot". The Times. 15 February 2007. Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ^ a b "Cyberstein Robots Ltd. official site". Cyberstein. Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ^ a b "Cyberstein and Titan". newsubstance-artists.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 June 2006. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ^ "Titan Robot Wows, Frightens…But Its Fake". singularityhub.com. 23 October 2009. Archived from the original on 19 July 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Titan the Robot is a robot ... in costume". robotshop.com. 19 February 2014. Archived from the original on 22 June 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "King of Bahrain robot bodyguard: Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Emir of Bahrain enta Dubai wit Titan di robot as bodyguard? Dis na di tori behind di video". BBC News Pidgin. bbc.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "TITAN the Robot makes his debut at the Brewery!". The Brewery, Cheltenham. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2009.
- ^ "Video: Rihanna Makes Out with a Robot". Rap-Up. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
