The robotic "mannequin" Porton Male, which can run, sit and generally mimic a soldier's movements was revealed by the British Defense Ministry, according to a BBC report.
The £1,1m robot was developed through the use of technologyς Formula 1 και προορίζεται για σκοπούς δοκιμών προστατευτικών στολών και εξοπλισμού.
"Porton Man" has over 100 sensors throughout the body to test data and, according to its creators, will help significantly in the development and development of next-generation protective equipment.
The robot was built on behalf of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), where chemical protective suits are tested on behalf of the armed forces.
The "Porton Man" can lift his hands to pretend the signals and gestures that soldiers use, as well as to walk and kneel. It is thought that its use will result in the development of new, lighter uniforms and equipment for the army.
The robot was manufactured by i-bodi, company which specializes in robotics and animatronics for television and film. According to the company's managing director, Jez Gibson-Harris, for the purposes of the "mannequin" - weighing only 14 kg - data was collected from 2.500 soldiers and techniques similar to those seen in Formula 1 were used.
