The idea of using robots and drones for search & rescue operations after natural disaster is nothing new. Walk-Man happens to be a versatile humanoid robot for rescue missions. It is smart enough to operate autonomously in case of limited communication.
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The robot can walk and crawl over uneven surfaces. We have already covered it performing tasks in challenging environments. This video shows how Walk-Man can be used to assess buildings, serving as an avatar for a human operator standing outside in a safer environment.
Walk-Man Humanoid Robot: Field Experiments in a Post-earthquake Scenario (Amatrice) - IIT
The robot can open doors, explore rooms, and a whole lot more. More info is available here.
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