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MAB Robotics Unleashes the Honey Badger’s Pool‑Prowling Magic
On Tuesday, the Polish startup MAB Robotics showed off the newest trick in the honey badger robot’s repertoire. In a thrilling clip, the four‑legged machine darts across the bottom of a swimming pool, proving that snakes may have tails, but the honey badger has a whole new set of “under‑water” skills.
Why Ducks and Propellers Are Overrated
When you picture a robot moving underwater, you usually imagine sleek propellers or a stealthy sub. But the honey badger’s legs add a splash of personality. A robot that can handle a watery runway with the same giddy enthusiasm as a teenager on a skatepark is a rare win.
Robustness Meets Playfulness
- Brave legs instead of boring propellers
- Demonstrates solid engineering behind the scenes
- Shows advanced control that keeps the robot balanced… even in a “shallow” environment
Ready for Disaster Response?
MAB, which already prides itself on solid earth‑moving tech, sees a natural next step: rescue missions that plunge into flooded streets and collapsed basements. “Water is a tough terrain. We’re excited about the impact on inspection and maintenance in flooded areas,” says co‑founder Jakub Bartoszek in a LinkedIn post.
Why It Matters
Imagine a world where civilians and firefighters don’t have to navigate treacherous water or rock‑covered debris. Autonomous robots that can skim through the offended rush of a flood can keep both rescuers and the public safer.
Bottom Line
MAB’s honey badger machine isn’t just a dry‑run demo—it’s a statement. The company knows that switching from legs to propellers isn’t a simple swap. But what it does bring is a sense of resilience, style, and real‑world applicability—all wrapped up in a robot that can’t resist taking a dip.
