JAPANESE robots are getting better and
better. Among the many showpiece
robots is the one recently released by
the NEC. It is a snake-like robot which
can worm its way into tight spaces, such
as collapsed buildings or nuclear power
stations where more conventionally
designed robots have not much use.
Another futuristic project is an industry-wide research project into micromachines led by the ministry of international trade and industry. Micromachines are highly miniaturised robots
which could herald a technological
olution as they can be used in
areas, from nuclear power
medicine. For instance, they can
inserted into human arteries to
out micro-surgery in remote areas
body, or they could be sent
machines to carry out repair of
nance work without having to
the entire structure.
Micromachines may be some
off in the future, but lower-tech robots
are being used in a variety of ways
larger hospitals for delivering meals an
medication, in factory style sush rest
rants where robot sushi chefs pat the
balls of rice into a proper shape.
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