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January 24, 2013

UTICO GT Series – This is How We Roll

Taiwan-based UTICO rolls with some cool new smartphone remote control DIY models – hitting the Tokyo streets! http://bit.ly/10TexAS

Yes.. want the VW Bus model, for ‘testing’ of course, maybe good for meeting girls too.. [Eds]

From January 23rd, UTICO has launched a remote control “GT Series” that can be manipulated in a smartphone.

Minicar assembled in blocks, available in 5 colors, with various design models, for price 3980 yen each. The body has built-in battery, charging via USB cable. Direct sales site here [Jpn].

Comes with a remote control unit, connected to the earphone jack of smartphones and tablets, and the dedicated remote control app for smartphones. In addition you can operate to adjust speed forward – backward, steer with a gyro sensor operation of the device. The app supports from iOS 3.0 or Android 2.2 and later.

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