Japan Deploys Giant Humanoid Robot for Railway Maintenance

West Japan Railway's new robot aims to address labor shortages and enhance safety in maintenance tasks.

The robot, with a 12-meter reach, can handle tasks such as trimming tree branches and painting metal frames.
Operators control the robot remotely using VR headsets and motion controllers.
The machine can carry objects up to 40 kilograms and use various attachments like brushes and chainsaws.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to mitigate worker shortages in Japan's aging population.
The technology aims to reduce accidents, including falls and electric shocks, among maintenance workers.