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Hydrodemolition Robot Crushes With Water

Posted by simoniker on from the supersoaker-with-extra-evisceration dept.

Roland Piquepaille writes "In 'Robot pummels roads with water', the Augusta Chronicle says that a hydrodemolition robot is going to restore seven bridges in Georgia. "It's a robot that destroys everything in its path with a crushing stream of water 15 times more powerful than a jackhammer. The robot looks like a street cleaner machine on steroids and is expected to begin use August 1 to resurface seven bridges on Gordon Highway from Walton Way to the bridge at the South Carolina state line." This kind of robot needs only two workers to operate it, instead of 15 workers for a jackhammer, is less noisy and more gentle for the foundations. You'll find more details in this summary."

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  1. 15 workers for a jackhammer?!? by tigersaw · · Score: 5, Funny

    Man, construction unions are unstoppable.

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  2. "Hey kids!" by Atario · · Score: 5, Funny

    "How about a splash of water on this hot summer day?"

    "YayyyyAAIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!"

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  3. Re:Unions by maeka · · Score: 5, Funny
    (Emphasis mine)
    The machine also produces less noise and dust than a jackhammer, is more powerful than a jackhammer and requires only about two people to supervise it ([instead of 15 workers for a jackhammer.]

    15 workers for a jackhammer? How do they do that?
    1 guy on the hammer,
    1 guy on the compressor,
    2 guys flagging traffic,
    1 guarding the water cooler,
    1 observer from the Local,
    1 QC inspector,
    1 caterer,
    1 Foley Grip,
    1 Best Boy,
    1 Personal Assistant to Mr. Hammer Operator,
    1 Stunt Double,
    1 Foreman,
    1 Orange cone supervisor,
    and that's only 14!