Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Photo taken June 12, 2017, in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai shows a snake-like robot developed by researchers at Tohoku University and other institutions. It is expected that the robot, which is fitted with a camera at its tip, will be used to search for survivors in collapsed buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • 2017/6/12 19:52:47
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2017 Kyodo News
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