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| The Hubo robot stands 1.25m tall, weighs 55kg, and is similar to Asimo – Image: The Korea Times |
South Korea to Produce Stair-Climbing Robots
South Korea is hopeful of becoming the second country in the world, after Japan, to successfully produce stair-climbing robots (a product of Honda). Last weekend, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology announced plans to upgrade the humanoid Hubo robot, enabling it to climb stairs.
Professor Oh Jun Ho, the head of the robot research team, stated that South Korea took only five years with minimal costs to produce Hubo, while Honda invested over $300 million and spent two decades achieving success with Asimo.
Additionally, Hubo can independently move all ten fingers, a feature that the newly upgraded version of Asimo lacks.
HIEU TRUNG (According to The Korea Times)
High-Pressure Jet Dyeing Machine
Daiphuoc Mechanical Co., Ltd. has recently introduced a high-pressure jet dyeing machine to the market. According to the company, this machine is suitable for fabrics made from synthetic and blended fibers, ranging from lightweight (50g/m) to heavier (500g/m), including high-density and high-twist fabrics.
Furthermore, Daiphuoc Company claims that this dyeing machine has a large transport capacity, allowing for even coloring. The specifications indicate that the fabric speed can reach up to 500m/min; the maximum temperature is 140°C; and the maximum pressure is 5kg/cm²…
GIANG HUONG
