Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Tech Article 4/4/14: Giant six-legged robot crab to walk the ocean floor



This is the Crabster CR200. Weighing over half a ton, the six-legged, crustacean-inspired robot is intended for the most dangerous undersea exploration.The Crabster is 2.4m long, 2.4m wide and 1.3m tall -- rising to 1.8m when it stands up. Its six legs contain 30 motors. Crabster was developed at the Korean Institute of Ocean Science and Technology. Its purpose is to mimic crabs and lobsters that live in fierce tides. The Crabster's first expedition is set for May 2014. 

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