# Ambidextrous Disaster Relief Robots This Robot Excavator Can Hasten Tricky Excavation Operations By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-06-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-excavator References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/dual-arm-construction-robot-osaka/50278/) & [resou.osaka-u.ac.jp](http://resou.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/research/2017/20170619_1) When it comes to disaster relief response and execution, time is a hugely important factor as a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death for victims trapped under the rubble, which is why a group of Japanese engineers have developed a robot excavator equipped not with one but [two functional arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-hand1) that can rotate 360 degrees and lift heavy loads. This robot excavator's design promises high stability during heavy lifting, all on a 360-degree axis, allowing disaster relief workers to more effectively lift rubble out of the way. What's more, the robot's operating system also gives human users [touch sensitivity-based force feedback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generalpurpose-robots), giving them a tactile sense of touching objects. With this intelligent human-friendly interface and its heavy-lifting capabilities, this robot excavator will help disaster relief operations get underway faster and more effectively. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dual-arm Robotics:** The use of robots with two functional arms is a trend in disaster relief response, allowing for more efficient excavation operations. - **360-degree Axis:** Robots equipped with a 360-degree axis are becoming popular in the disaster relief industry, providing stability and flexibility during heavy lifting. - **Human-friendly Interface:** The development of robots with touch sensitivity-based force feedback is a trend that enhances the user experience and allows for better control in disaster relief operations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can capitalize on the trend of dual-arm robots and 360-degree axis robots by developing and manufacturing innovative solutions for disaster relief. - **Disaster Relief:** The disaster relief industry can leverage the advancements in dual-arm and 360-degree axis robots to improve response time and effectiveness in rescue and excavation operations. - **User Interface Design:** The user interface design industry can explore opportunities to create intuitive and tactile interfaces for robots used in disaster relief, enhancing the user's ability to interact with the machines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [Produce-Harvesting Six-Armed Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexapod-pro.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md) - [Versatile Agriculture Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-robot.md) - [Reversible Robotic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand.md) - [Remotely Controlled Grain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-robot.md)