The idea of using robots as the go-to for handling disaster situations isn't new, but part of the problem has been how to build robots light enough to move about easily, yet are strong enough and tough enough to handle things like a smashed up nuclear reactor. As part of the answer, the Tokyo Institute of Technology and Bridgestone Tires have partnered to develop a new hydraulic robotic muscle that is lightweight, yet is five to ten times as strong as conventional electric motors and much more durable.
.. Continue Reading Hydraulic muscle makes for tougher, stronger disaster-site robotsCategory: Robotics
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