The robotic "mannequin" Porton Man, which can run, sit and generally mimic a soldier's movements was revealed by the British Defense Ministry, according to a BBC report.
The 1,1 million pound robot was developed using Formula 1 technology and is intended for testing uniforms and equipment.
"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 Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), where chemical protective suits are tested on behalf of the armed forces.
'Porton Man' can raise his hands to pretend signalthe and gestures used by soldiers, as well as marching and kneeling. It is thought that its use will result in the development of new, lighter uniforms and equipment for the military.
The robot was manufactured by i-bodi, a company specializing 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 - gathered data by 2.500 soldiers and used techniques similar to those seen in Formula 1.
