Japan Railways to start using robot for railway maintenance
JR West collaborates with a robot startup to introduce a truck-mounted robot with two arms for maintenance tasks, aiming to reduce workload by 30% and enhance safety in railway operations. President Kazuaki highlights the importance of integrating robots.
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JR West, a railway operator in Japan, is introducing a truck-mounted robot for maintenance and inspection tasks to address labor shortages and enhance safety. Developed in collaboration with a robot startup, the machine features two arms capable of lifting objects up to 40 kilograms and reaching heights of 12 meters for tasks like part replacement, painting, and tree trimming. Operators control the robot through a headset connected to cameras, enabling synchronized movements with the user's head and providing sensory feedback on lifted objects. JR West anticipates a 30% reduction in maintenance workload with the robot's deployment, enhancing safety during operations in potentially hazardous environments like those involving electric cables. President Hasegawa Kazuaki emphasizes the significance of integrating robots to tackle maintenance challenges and ensure reliable railway operations.
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