Human-robot cooperation
Robotic exoskeleton for rescue workers
Augsburg-based robotics specialist German Bionic has developed 'Cray +', an exoskeleton model designed for use in disaster areas. It is a further development of the 'Cray X' model used in industry.
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With its new 'Cray +' model, Augsburg-based robotics specialist German Bionic has developed an exoskeleton for use in disaster areas. It is a further development of the 'Cray X' model used in industry.

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