I can see it now; watching a Yankees vs. Red Sox Game with teams full of robots. Scary isn’t it? To no one’s surprise, the Japanese are way ahead of the technology game. Their latest feat, a 51-cm swim robot that is going to compete in one of the most grueling competitions in the world.

The Ironman Competition is a 230 km race that includes swimming, biking, and running. Due to the size of the robot, it’s been given 168 hours to finish the race. That is ten times longer than the average athlete’s race time. The little robot has three body figures that will allow it to bike, swim, and run. Evolta, the robot’s name, has already completed a 500 km walk from Tokyo to Kyoto, Japan.

This is just the start my friends. Computers are going to replace man. We’re headed for the apocalypse. This is kind of cool and stupid at the same time. What happens if the robot drowns during the swim? Do its creators have to stick a samurai sword in their bellies? Well, I’m rooting for the little guy!