by STrRedWolf
https://newatlas.com/robotics/jr-west-g ... nce-robot/
The West Japan Rail Company has released video of its new humanoid heavy equipment robot. Mounted on the end of a crane, this gundam-style robot torso mimics the arm and head motions of a human pilot, who sees through the robot's eyes via VR goggles.The head looks like WALL-E or Jonny-5, but for the intent, you can forgive it.
The key objectives here, according to the company, are "to improve productivity and safety," enabling workers to lift and naturally manipulate heavy equipment around the rail system without exposing them to the risk of electric shocks or falling.