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Dr. Albus invented and developed a new generation of robot cranes based on six cables and six winches configured as a Stewart platform.

The NIST RoboCrane has the capacity to lift and precisely manipulate heavy loads over large volumes with fine control in all six degrees of freedom.

Laboratory RoboCranes have demonstrated the ability to manipulate tools such as saws, grinders, and welding torches, and to lift and precisely position heavy objects such as steel beams and cast iron pipe.

In 1992, the RoboCrane was selected by Construction Equipment magazine as one of the 100 most significant new products of the year for construction and related industries.

It was also selected by Popular Science magazine for the " Best of What's New " award as one of the 100 top products, technologies, and scientific achievements of 1992.