(Yicai Global) Nov. 28 -- A new type of explosive ordnance disposal robot researched and developed by a Chinese company went on display in Beijing. Different from previous generation of robots that have the function of moving objects, the new type of robot can also dismantle the simple and fixed explosives and prevent unwanted explosions during the removal process, chinanews.com reported.

When removing the explosive, the existing robots completed this step by clamping it with mechanical arms. However, if the explosive goes off during the movement, it will pose serious risks to people around. Therefore, an explosive containment vessel has been added to this new type of robot, which can safely isolate and automatically assemble or disassemble the dismounted explosive.

The robot is also equipped with an interference instrument to avoid unwanted detonation during the explosive removal.  Other similar robots designed to execute similar tasks do not have such a function. However, the name of the company that developed the robot has not been disclosed in the report.

"The explosive ordnance disposal personnel will be able to operate this robot 100 meters away to remove the explosive safely," said Xiangli Xiaojun, a researcher at the explosion protection and removal lab of SWAT division of Xinjiang public security department.