Titan the Robot
Encyclopedia
Titan the robot is the stage name
of a robot suit
created by Cyberstein Robots Ltd in 2004, operated physically by a human dancer performer
.
The robot is approximately 2.4 m (7.9 ft) tall and 60 kg (9.4 st) and increases to 350 kg (55.1 st) including the cart it rides on and onboard equipment. It was designed by Nik Fielding, who runs Cyberstein from Newquay
, Cornwall
, England. Titan has performed at a variety of public and private events, from the Commonwealth Games
and Alton Towers
to bar Mitzvahs and shopping centres.
Titan has appeared on Channel 4
and the BBC
's Children in Need
.
The Rihanna performances received a lot of attention from the UK media including The Sun
and Heat magazine.
on the 2nd December 2010.
Appearing on stage to the track 'Superhero'.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
of a robot suit
created by Cyberstein Robots Ltd in 2004, operated physically by a human dancer performer
Robot (dance)
The robot is an illusionary street dance style – often confused with popping – that attempts to imitate a dancing robot or mannequin...
.
The robot is approximately 2.4 m (7.9 ft) tall and 60 kg (9.4 st) and increases to 350 kg (55.1 st) including the cart it rides on and onboard equipment. It was designed by Nik Fielding, who runs Cyberstein from Newquay
Newquay
Newquay is a town, civil parish, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, England. It is situated on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall approximately west of Bodmin and north of Truro....
, Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, England. Titan has performed at a variety of public and private events, from the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
and Alton Towers
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.7 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Alton Towers is also the 9th most visited theme park in Europe...
to bar Mitzvahs and shopping centres.
Titan has appeared on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
and the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Children in Need
Children in Need
Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. Since 1980 it has raised over £500 million. The highlight of the Children in Need appeal is an annual telethon, held in November. A teddy bear named "Pudsey Bear" fronts the campaign, while Terry Wogan is a long...
.
Live on stage with Rihanna, 2010
- On 3 March 2010 two versions of Titan performed with the international pop star, RihannaRihannaRobyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
, at the ECHO Awards in Berlin, Germany. - On 27 March 2010, Titan also performed to a worldwide audience again with Rihanna, at the 2010 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards2010 Kids' Choice AwardsNickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards were held on March 27, 2010 on the Nell and John Wooden Court of Pauley Pavilion, on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California...
.
The Rihanna performances received a lot of attention from the UK media including The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
and Heat magazine.
The Gadget Show
- From 7-11 April 2010, Titan was used for comedy purposes during the annual "The Gadget ShowThe Gadget ShowThe Gadget Show is a British television series focusing on technology and is broadcast on Channel 5. Originally a thirty minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to fifty five minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channels 5*, Dave and Channel 5's Internet on-demand...
Live Super Theatre" shows at the NECNational Exhibition CentreThe National Exhibition Centre is an exhibition centre in Birmingham, England. It is near junction 6 of the M42 motorway, and is adjacent to Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. It has 20 interconnected halls, set in grounds of 628 acres making it the...
in BirminghamBirminghamBirmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
. - In 2011, Cyberstein have confirmed on FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page that Titan will be used in an episode of the The Gadget ShowThe Gadget ShowThe Gadget Show is a British television series focusing on technology and is broadcast on Channel 5. Originally a thirty minute show, it was extended to forty-five minutes, then later to fifty five minutes. Repeats have also aired on the digital channels 5*, Dave and Channel 5's Internet on-demand...
11th series. In photos it is belevied that he is in a sketch with Suzi PerrySuzi PerrySuzi Perry is an English television presenter, best known for covering MotoGP for the BBC for 13 years and The Gadget Show.-Early life:...
and Jason BradburyJason BradburyJason Bradbury is a complete tosser and children's author. His UK TV credits include a wide range of light entertainment, science and technology formats; these include The Big Breakfast, Top Gear GTI, ITV's The Web Review Show and Channel 5's The Gadget Show... - On the 15th to 17th of april, Titan was also used at The gadget show live as a feature in the super theater. There were also two other titan robots who looked like the original. These were believed to be called Titan 2 and Titan 3.
Butlins (to present)
- Titan appears at all ButlinsButlinsButlins is a chain of large holiday camps in the United Kingdom. Butlins was founded by Billy Butlin to provide affordable holidays for ordinary British families....
resorts in the UK. Titan arrives being carried on a mini truck and then puts on a performance after his 'controller' unleashes him.
Daybreak
Titan appeared on Daybreak on 30 September on Daybreak's "Cool before School" feature. On 22 December he appeared again, playing a recording of 'How much is that doggy in the window.'JLS
Titan joined a 40 day tour with JLSJLS
- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
on the 2nd December 2010.
Appearing on stage to the track 'Superhero'.