Helios IX: The new semi-autonomous rescue robot

Lots of research has been going on all around the world on the development of different types of robots. Robots have helped in solving many types of problems in different fields of life. Recently, Tokyo Institute of Technology has designed a rescue robot called Helios IX. This robot has been especially designed to help in the rescue process in case of a disaster.

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Its design helps it to reach those places where people from the rescue team cannot reach easily. According to the scientists, this robot can also be used in nuclear reactors if its camera and computer are properly protected.

Helios IX can very easily climb up and down the stairs, open doors and hold objects. All these features make it suitable to be used in the time of emergencies. Another interesting feature about this robot is that it climbs the stairs with the help of its tracks as well as its arms. Helios IX is intelligent enough to produce its own movements. Using itself as the origin, it calculates the distance of all the objects around it and then decides its way on its own. Thus, you can say that the new robot is remote controlled, but it also performs some acts autonomously.

The designers also claim that the robot can be made resistant to water, dust and radiation, which will make it even more useful.

The special features of Helios IX is truly going to be beneficial in several cases of disasters. Its coordinated movements will surely contribute toward an effective rescue process.

Via: CrunchGear