Satyress builds a teleoperated centaur robot for wildfires and rubble searches
CyberRobooo · x · 2026-07-27
Satyress shows a teleoperated centaur robot for dangerous field work
The California startup is building threehalves, a centaur-style robot designed for wildfires, mudslides, rubble searches, toxic heat, and confined spaces.
- The upper body is human-like so experienced workers can keep using familiar tools.
- The lower body is a stable quadruped base that doesn’t tire and can lock in place without power.
- It has no hands; instead, there is a quick tool interface.
- Limbs and torso are modular and can be swapped in minutes.
- Remote operation keeps the human expert away from danger while the robot absorbs heat, impact, and exposure.
- Built-in fail-safes and size limits are meant to keep the robot from becoming a hazard itself.
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