Video: The Future- Robots Aboard Ships in Japan
Remote Controlled Robots to be Installed on Ships
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), which has invested more than most lines in research and development of autonomous shipping, is now gearing up to use robots onboard its ships.
Seafarers might have further pause for thought about the long term future of their jobs following the latest news from Tokyo on Aug 23.
MOL has signed a memorandum of understanding with local cyborg specialist MELTIN for the installation of remotely controlled robots on its ships.
MOL said robots were likely to be used in dangerous areas onboard as well as handling time-consuming work or duties done in extremely high and low-temperature environments.
