Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2012, covering the early introduction of highly advanced robotics into pharmaceutical testing laboratories.
Advanced robots are steadily getting much more intelligent day by day as a direct result of rapid developments in computer science and technology. Just like humans, complex robots do continually evolve as we relentlessly continue to innovate in the exciting field of robotics.
The impressive, highly dexterous robot named “Mahoro”, clearly seen in the fascinating demonstration video above, was jointly developed by Yaskawa and Japan’s prestigious National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
Automating Bio-Hazardous Work
The advanced robot’s mechanical arms feature seven complex joints, easily letting it flawlessly perform highly intricate human operations quickly and accurately. Crucially, this advanced automation safely keeps vulnerable human workers entirely away from dangerous bio-hazards while safely testing highly infectious, harmful diseases at secure pharmaceutical labs.
This highly sophisticated robot can actually be easily taught new testing routines with the direct help of a 3D virtual lab bench specifically created with advanced CAD software. Crucial lab tools can be properly arranged digitally to seamlessly make the smart robot perform its vital work safely at its absolute maximum speed.
Credits: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
