Sakura, reconnoitering and anti-explosive mobile robot, Chiba Institute of Technology, Narashino, Chiba, Japan

Contributors:

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Future Robotics Technology Center

Home page - furo.org/en/works/sakura.html

https://youtu.be/wDxVTTxfGUA

Published on Dec 23, 2013

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The Sakura II was designed and manufactured based on the concept of Quince, a robot capable of operating in nuclear disasters developed by the Chiba Institute of Technology.
The Sakura II can perform under in severe environments including nuclear power plants and features a hand gripper for opening doors.

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https://youtu.be/jVaPh42ltD0

Uploaded on Jul 11, 2016

Press Information

"Joint Development of Japan's First Anti-Explosive Remotely Operated Mobile Robot
Contributing to Safe and Efficient Data Collection and Inspection in Tunnel Accidents and Petrochemical Plants"

July 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/3swnUjdJt-k

Published on Jul 12, 2016

https://youtu.be/gGD0Ph26PoE

Published on Jul 19, 2016

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On April 14, 2016, a devastating earthquake (7 in Richter Scale) hit Kumamoto prefecture.
Uto city hall was damaged to a brink of collapse. It was too dangerous for human to go in for inspection and a rescue robot, named Sakura 1, was sent to evaluate the damage.

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https://youtu.be/ViKpBg-tRtU

Sakura No. 2: a robot that inspects disaster areas

Published on Jul 20, 2016

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Chiba Institute of Technology unveiled the Sakura No. 2, a robot that can inspect the scene of an accident that is too dangerous for humans.

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