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DARPA launches SHRIMP program for microrobotics in disaster recovery
DARPA announced a new program to develop micro-to-milli robotics for disaster scenarios.
What happened
DARPA announced the SHort-Range Independent Microrobotic Platforms (SHRIMP) program on July 17, 2018, aiming to advance micro-to-milli robotics for disaster recovery and high-risk environments. The program will fund research in actuator materials and power storage to enable untethered, dexterous microrobots.
Why it matters
DARPA is beginning research into platforms for independently operating tiny robots designed to enter disaster-site rubble and unstable locations. The focus is on actuator materials, energy storage and power conversion, and validating the underlying technologies needed for these robots to move, grasp and perform tasks without relying on a tether for remote operation.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/darpa-saigai-fukkyuu-to-taka-risuku-kankyou-muke-maikurorobo-5fc7b6. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.