China propels robots onto industrial frontlines with real-world applications

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China is advancing the use of robots in industrial settings, including autonomous wall-climbing robots for petrochemical tank maintenance. These robotic technologies demonstrate real-world applications enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial operations.

BEIJING (Sept 24): High above the ground, a boxy, wall-climbing robot clings securely to the towering steel exterior of a petrochemical storage tank. Navigating the dizzying heights with expert precision, it autonomously maps its route and systematically executes a seamless sequence of rust removal, inspection, and spraying. These “mechanical spidermen”, developed by a Tianjin-based robotics [...] The post China propels robots onto industrial frontlines with real-world applications appeared first on Borneo Post Online.