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# Explosion-Evading Robots
This Industrial Robot is Designed For Use In Gas-Filled Environments

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-robot
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sakura-2-gas-robot/44310/) & [mhi-global](https://www.mhi-global.com/news/story/160712.html)

[Mitsubishi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/az600) Heavy Industries and the [Chiba Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-perigee) have joined forces to develop a wonderfully innovative industrial robot that is designed to decrease the likelihood of gas explosions which can occur in certain environments.

Gas-filled environments are often quite volatile, and a single spark or influx of heat can set off a disastrous fire or explosion. This is where the Sakura No. 2 industrial robot comes in. This particular robot is designed to be remotely operated, and is capable of investigating industrial spaces and carrying out inspections and maintenance. Its pressure-proof and explosive-proof casing is designed to protect its batteries, motor and controller, with the casing pressurized to prevent inward leaking of gas.

This industrial robot's exceptionally well-designed structure gives it the capacity to prevent gas explosions that can be disastrous to businesses and lethal to human lives.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.9/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Gas-proof Robots:** Robots specifically designed to withstand gas environments can improve safety and streamline maintenance in volatile industries.
- **Remote Operation:** Robots capable of being operated remotely can increase efficiency and reduce risk in hazardous environments.
- **Explosion Prevention Technology:** Innovative technologies that prevent explosions can save lives and prevent costly damage in industrial settings.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Oil and Gas:** Gas-proof robots can prevent explosions and improve efficiency in oil and gas exploration and production.
- **Chemical Manufacturing:** Robots capable of operating in gas-filled environments can streamline maintenance and reduce risk in chemical manufacturing facilities.
- **Mining:** Explosion prevention technology can improve safety and decrease the risk of mine disasters in the mining industry.

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