Development of mechanical master-slave hand for demining operation

A considerable number of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) are buried in many disaster-affected countries. Although some methods to remove them have been proposed, there are still many problems. We propose new mechanical master slave hands to remove landmines and UXOs. At first, we have made a test model. We have conducted hearing about the first model with expert deminer of Afghanistan. Then we made improved model. Through several basic experiments, the second model is estimated to be practical.