6th April 2013

PETMAN tests chemical suit

Back in October 2011, Boston Dynamics released a video of PETMAN – a surprisingly realistic humanoid robot. This was intended for eventual use in testing protective clothing worn by the military. The machine has since been redesigned with a head and other upgrades. These include sensors to detect leaks within a suit, along with artificial perspiration to simulate the micro-climate experienced by a real person. With its added clothing, PETMAN has been undergoing validation experiments and will soon be tested inside an exposure chamber with sarin, mustard gas and other deadly chemicals.

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