Magnetic-footed quadruped climbs vertical ship hulls to weld and inspect
TinfoilTricorn · x · 2026-09-25
Diden Robotics demos a quadruped robot for welding and inspection in shipyards. Its feet use electromagnetic permanent magnets (EPM), allowing it to walk on vertical walls and curved steel structures — prompting jokes about "horrors beyond comprehension".
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