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W.I.S.O.R.-Welding & Inspection Steam Operations Robot

W.I.S.O.R.-Welding & Inspection Steam Operations Robot

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W.I.S.O.R. is an out-of-the-ordinary look at one of the stranger solutions to a New York problem. Beneath New York's streets lies a marvel of engineering, a steam system consisting of a network of 103 miles of pipes. These "lungs of steel" deliver electricity, water, gas, and steam to more than 2,000 buildings. But the century-old system is in constant need of repair, a perilous proposition for human workers who would face 300-degree temperatures. Enter W.I.S.O.R., the proposed robotic solution to fix neighborhood-incapacitating leaks. The eight-foot-long, 700-pound machine would be required to walk, stand, and contract. This documentary is more than the compelling true story of how Honeybee Robotics created this remarkable robo-welder; it is a celebration of New York "can do" and "I will deliver" ingenuity realized by a multicultural team. --Donald Liebenson
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