Chainsaw Robot Has a Role

Japan’s JR East is using the remotely operated ZIZAI ZX-3 robot to cut branches near tracks on the Koumi Line, reducing the need for workers to use heavy cutting equipment at height. A human operator controls its arms and chainsaw from a safer location; the robot began full-scale maintenance work in October. JR East has not announced plans or a timeline for autonomous chainsaw operation.

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