US military uses humanoid robot to test biochemical protective clothing

Dressed in coveralls and a gas mask, a staff member performed various strange actions on the console and looked like a character in a science fiction movie rather than a staff member like a US military supplies supplier. . However, after taking off this special workwear, you will find that this guy is not human at all, but a robot specially designed to mimic human movements.

The robot, named PETMAN, was manufactured by Boston Dynamics and was specifically designed to test protective clothing and various military equipment. PETMAN produced in proportion to human body can test the pressure of soldiers on protective clothing in the real environment. The test equipment used in the past had limited computer action instructions and needed mechanical assistance. The PETMAN could walk and bend over while in contact with chemical weapons to complete a series of actions that put pressure on the work clothes. It seems that the robot is fixed with the console, but those ropes are used to provide energy for PETMAN only need to maintain a good balance and do their own actions. In addition, it can control body temperature, humidity and perspiration, test the impact of protective clothing on the human body function, and provide a completely realistic test environment.

Three years ago, the big dog robot provided by Boston Dynamics for the US military once praised the world. The company claims that this big dog is "the world's most advanced four-legged robot." It can help US soldiers carry four backpacks on rough roads that are not suitable for vehicles. Boston Power Company announced the PETMAN robot project as early as 2008, but this bionic humanoid robot technology has been widely questioned. At present, this robot is being tested. Next, it will be tested for Sarin gas and mustard gas.