Is this VR robot the future of Japan’s railway labour force? | South China Morning Post

This part-Gundam, part-crane robot can lift heavy objects up to 10 metres into the air. The prototype can repair overhead railway lines that are hard to reach. By replacing humans in the dangerous task, it also helps workers avoid the risk of falling and electrocution.

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