Helios IX: Semi-Autonomous Rescue Robot Moves Up Stairs, Opens Doors (Video)
What’s interesting is that Helios IX doesn’t only use its tracks but also its arms when moving, for example when ascending stairways. It can be remote-controlled but also operates semi-autonomously, i.e. by calculating the distance to a door, analyzing the vicinity and then choosing the shortest way on its own.
Its makers say Heliox IX can also be made water-, dust-, and radiation-proof if needed.
This video (shot by our friends at Diginfonews Tokyo) provides more insight on the robot: