Two-ton robot sets world record
Guinness World Records recognizes the robot built by a British engineer as the largest manned six-legged robot.
The Mantis robot, created by engineer Matt Denton in Hampshire, England, has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest manned six-legged robot.UPIThe robot is 2.8 meters tall, 5 meters long and weighs nearly two tons, the news agency reported on September 17.
Mantis is operated by a person sitting in the cockpit or by remote control. It can move on many types of terrain at a maximum speed of 1 km/h. Mantis is equipped with a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine.
The robot was inspired by the "Star Wars" movies Denton watched as a child. He spent three years researching and building Mantis, with the first successful test taking place in 2012.
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