Honda develops rescue robot can escalate like people

The new Honda robotic rescue robot promises to be involved in many rescue missions in the future.

Japanese car company introduced the E2-DR emergency response robot prototype with its distinctive orange blouse. According to Engadget, the prototype was developed in 2015.

E2-DR Emergency Response Rescue Robot.

At a height of 1.68 meters and weighing 85 kilograms, the E2-DR can walk, walk through objects, climb stairs, enter more narrow spaces, or walk through rubble. Even E2-DR can work under the rain for up to 20 minutes. These are conditions that may be very severe to human health.

To climb the stairs, the E2-DR can rotate 180 degrees and turn the knee, so that the robot does not crash when climbing the ladder.

Built-in 1000Wh lithium battery, promising up to 90 minutes of operation before charging.

To keep the size and weight to a minimum, Honda has shifted its conventional cable to optical fiber, which is eight times smaller with a diameter of only 0.5mm. Built-in 1000Wh lithium battery, promising up to 90 minutes of operation before charging. The E2-DR is powered by a high-end Intel Core-i7 processor, cooling system using air ducts and internal fans.

Several tests with the E2-DR rescue robot.

All the couplings in the E2-DR complete form a combined maze structure. The robot's built-in camera and 3D sensor, but Honda claims that they only hold the base and move around. Robot will interact with the world through special tools and wireless transmission technology.

The Japanese company emphasizes that the E2-DR is only prototype and will take more time before it can be used in practice.