WATCH | ANYmal: the freaky-looking robot that could soon save your life

03 October 2018 - 12:30
By Staff reporter
ANYmal is a quadrupedal robot designed for autonomous operation in challenging environments.
Image: Robotic Systems Lab ANYmal is a quadrupedal robot designed for autonomous operation in challenging environments.

This robot could soon be helping disaster relief teams with safer search and rescue operations.

Makers Robotic Systems Lab says ANYmal can operate in rough outdoor environments, crawl through pipes, and access buildings over steps and stairs.

"ANYmal can operate in rough outdoor environments, crawl through pipes, and access buildings over steps and stairs."

Robotic Systems Lab says with help of laser sensors and thermal cameras, the robot can be used to check the safety of buildings and search for potential victims.

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