Meet RHP2: The Humanoid Robot Built To Take A Beating
- 7 years ago
Meet the robot that takes a licking and keeps on ticking.
Created at the University of Tokyo, this beefed-up humanoid has a metal frame that protects the fragile technology inside. High-stress areas, like knees and hands, are reinforced with extra armor so that the robot can fall more safely.
The prototype frame was designed to help humanoid robots who frequently fall over. It's a common problem, as balance can be hard to program. The researchers say their fall-proof robot wil
Created at the University of Tokyo, this beefed-up humanoid has a metal frame that protects the fragile technology inside. High-stress areas, like knees and hands, are reinforced with extra armor so that the robot can fall more safely.
The prototype frame was designed to help humanoid robots who frequently fall over. It's a common problem, as balance can be hard to program. The researchers say their fall-proof robot wil