Sarcos Robotics, a professional in robot systems that boost instead of change human beings, records that it has actually partnered with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) & & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) to examine and also release robot innovations, consisting of full-body, powered exoskeletons and also man-portable examination robotics, for usage in marine shipyards.
“Sarcos is revolutionizing the robotics industry and redefining the workforce of the future by developing robots that enhance human productivity, while increasing worker safety,” claimed Ben Wolff, chairman and also chief executive officer ofSarcos Robotics “We look forward to partnering with the Navy to evaluate and deploy our advanced robotic systems to meet the needs of the Navy’s vision for the shipyard of the future.”
Under the regards to the arrangement, Sarcos and also PSNS & & IMF will certainly examine Sarcos’ Guardian XO battery-powered full-body exoskeleton along with its Guardian S examination robotic for usage throughout a wide array of disorganized, tough workplace and also jobs.
Areas of first emphasis will certainly be adjustment of hefty things, use power devices and also examination of restricted rooms.
“This partnership provides an exciting opportunity for the shipyard to develop innovative solutions to improve our work while providing a safer, more ergonomic work environment for our employees,” claimedCapt Howard Markle, leader of PSNS & & IMF.
Sarcos claims that its Guardian XO is the globe’s initial full-body, powered commercial exoskeleton with the ability of allowing a human driver to securely raise and also control approximately 200 extra pounds for extensive job sessions.
Investors in Sarcos consist of Caterpillar, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and alsoSchlumberger