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Scientists have invented the world's first robot that can breathe, sweat and tremble to study the effects of extreme temperatures on the human body.

Shulou Source: shulou.com Published: 2023-11-24 17:24:09 10月03日 Update

CTOnews.com, June 10 (Xinhua)-- scientists have made a breakthrough when they invented ANDI, the world's first robot that "can breathe, sweat and tremble."

Thermetrics and Arizona State University have jointly created a thermal "thermal model" that mimics human sweating. It has 35 individually controlled surfaces that generate heat, shiver and breathe, allowing researchers to study the effects of extreme temperatures on the body.

CTOnews.com noted that although there are other sweating robots for clothing testing, ANDI is the only robot that can operate outdoors, a feature that allows it to experiment in extremely high temperatures previously inaccessible, as well as to study the effects of solar radiation. Researchers at Arizona State University plan to test ANDI in heat-sensitive areas around Phoenix to see how people of different ages, sizes and medical conditions react to the heat.

By customizing models for different BMI, age and medical conditions, the team aims to understand different thermoregulatory mechanisms, including people with diabetes. The data collected will help develop interventions such as cooling clothing and techniques to prevent heatstroke. The ultimate goal is to provide a quantitative design of practical solutions to mitigate the health risks caused by extreme high temperatures.

This innovation opens up new ways to develop strategies to protect people from high temperatures and improve overall health. ANDI represents an important milestone in the field of robotics and thermoregulation, with potential implications for all areas concerned with human health and safety.

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