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Robot archaeologist

15.04.2022

The issue of replacing human labor with robotic ones has worried scientists and science fiction writers since the last century. But time has passed, and robots have become an integral part of our lives. They replaced manual labor with dangerous jobs, automated production, robots go into outer space and help fight crime.

In almost every area, robots help people cope with complex tasks and overcome difficulties. So, one of the robots will now explore the tunnels and underground passages of the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

This task was entrusted to a four-legged robot named Spot. The Spot robot is the latest technological development that was created as part of a project to manage significant architectural objects. Outwardly, he is very similar to a dog and is able to penetrate very narrow places.

Spot will collect, record and analyze route data. Its creator, Boston Dynamics, hopes that using the robot in areas where excavations and restoration work is underway will improve the quality of inspection and assessment of underground tunnels, as well as increase safety at these sites. The management of the archaeological park previously used as an experiment a flying laser drone capable of scanning the study area in 3D.

"Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence and automation have led to innovative solutions in industry and manufacturing, but not in the field of archeology," said Gabriel Zuchtrigel, director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park.

Spot will explore not only the ruins of the ancient Roman city, but also the underground tunnels that were formed as a result of the actions of "tomb raiders".

For years, treasure hunters have made their fortunes by digging underground passages in search of ancient relics and selling them on the black market. This continued until 2012, when the Italian art police stepped up measures to protect architectural monuments.

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