Japan’s robot engineer

The West Japan Rail Company has revealed its latest recruit – a robot shaped like the upper half of a human body that can be mounted on the end of a crane to carry out dangerous tasks and lift heavy loads. The robot is controlled by an operator who wears virtual-reality (VR) tech that allows them to see the same 3D view as the robot’s own twin cameras. The robot’s arms can lift much more than a human but its gripping pincers are also suitable for holding tools and carrying out tasks such as cleaning overhead cables. What’s more, there’s no need to worry about it falling or being electrocuted.…

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