Robot archaeologist discovers new chambers under Temple of Quetzalcoatl [View all]
Robot archaeologist discovers new chambers under Temple of Quetzalcoatl
Shane McGlaun, Apr 24th 2013
Archaeology can be both challenging and dangerous. A lot of the archaeological finds take discovers underground, where they are forced to squeeze through very narrow passages that are at times to narrow for a human to crawl through. Archaeologists working in Mexico near the Pyramid of the Sun have begun using a robotic archaeologist to explore caverns and tunnels underneath the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. The caverns are too small for a normal human to explore.
The robot is called Tlaloc II-TC and gets its name from the Aztec god of rain. The robot is 3 feet long and designed to allow to easily pass through tight passageways that are too small for a human. The robotic explorer has a video camera and mechanical arms to help move any obstructions out of the way.
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http://www.slashgear.com/robot-archaeologist-discovers-new-chambers-under-temple-of-quetzalcoatl-24279143/
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