Sir Garlon writes:
"Researchers in Japan have developed a chainsaw-wielding robot that climbs trees and prunes off limbs. Such pruning is currently done by humans, who can't always use a cherry picker and sometimes have to climb the tree and operate the chainsaw one-handed. That is, not surprisingly, rather dangerous. The robot is still experimental, and it's remotely operated, not fully autonomous. But it's an impressive gadget none the less. Robots with chainsaws, what could possibly go wrong? Linked article includes video."
(Score: 5, Interesting) by weeds on Wednesday February 26 2014, @02:37PM
Do I dare say that?
Anyhow, this is the first try and they make it clear there is work to be done:
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(Score: 1) by ikanreed on Wednesday February 26 2014, @02:51PM
Previously unheard of technology has limited applications while edge cases are developed for. That doesn't mean it's not an impressive usage of image processing and robot control systems.
(Score: 3) by mcgrew on Wednesday February 26 2014, @03:22PM
More like an alpha. Alpha: testing in-house. Beta: released to the public for final testing.
A man legally forbidden from possessing a firearm is in charge of America's nuclear arsenal. Have a nice day.
(Score: 1) by weeds on Wednesday February 26 2014, @03:26PM
True enough, but who cares about "Alpha"?
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