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Humanoid robots to 'replace' search and rescue workers

Video. Humanoid robots to 'replace' search and rescue workers

Updated: 24/10/2016 - 12:49 GMT+2

Italian researchers are developing a humanoid robot to replace humans in search and rescue operations following disasters.

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