JPL RoboSimian - Robot like a Monkey and can move Flexibly
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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NASA JPL team has reportedly returned to work on robot projects are more mundane. This robot is known as RoboSimian.
The latest JPL robot like a monkey that is specifically designed for search and rescue mission that is expected to compete in the DARPA Robotics Challenge competition.
In the body of the robot, has a unique multi-joint by hand, and have the ability to be more flexible, because it is not clear where the front or rear. The robot is able to navigate the difficult terrain, the ladder climb, and even though driving a vehicle.
Although the robot project is not new, but JPL reportedly recently published interesting video that shows a RoboSimian can mencekram tools, lifting its own weight and balance delicate objects.
JPL RoboSimian Video :