US firm’s non-hydraulic robotic arm with electric motors lifts 6,460 lbs weight
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Rise Robotics is developing the world's strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm, aiming to break the Guinness World Record. Their "Beltdraulic" technology uses electric motors, belts, and pulleys instead of hydraulic fluid. The Superjammer arm lifted 6,460 lbs, surpassing the current record by 1,400 lbs. This emission-free system reduces power consumption by 65-90% and offers more precise control. Rise plans to showcase this technology on March 20, potentially revolutionizing industrial automation.
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