November 25, 2003
Robotics
Walking Robot
Ok, here's something else you don't see every day - a walking robot that carries a person. I wonder, does it have different speeds, like trot, gallop, and let-me-off-this-thing? Here's an excerpt from the article:
The first walking robot capable of carrying a human was unveiled on Friday in Tokyo, Japan.
Its creators at Waseda University in Tokyo and the Japanese robotics company tmsuk hope their two-legged creation will one day enable wheel-chair users to climb up and down stairs and assist the movement of heavy goods over uneven terrain.