Tlaloc II-TC facts for kids

Tlaloc II - TC, also known as the Tlaloc II Robot, is a special robot built to explore a secret tunnel. This tunnel was found in 2003 under the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan, Mexico. Teotihuacan is an ancient city that was built a very long time ago, around 200 BC.

Discovering Ancient Secrets with Tlaloc II-TC

Tlaloc II-TC is an amazing robot that helps archaeologists learn about the past. It was designed by a group called the INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History) for a project named "Proyecto Tlalocan, Camino bajo la tierra." This name means "Tlalocan Project, Road Beneath the Earth."

What is Tlaloc II-TC?

Tlaloc II-TC is a robot made for exploring tight spaces. It weighs about 35 kilograms, which is like carrying a medium-sized dog. This robot is a newer version of an earlier exploration robot called Tlaloc I. Tlaloc I was the first to send back pictures from inside the tunnel in 2010.

Exploring the Teotihuacan Tunnel

In 2013, Tlaloc II-TC made some exciting discoveries. It found three hidden rooms that no one knew about before! These rooms were deep inside the tunnel under the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. Robots like Tlaloc II-TC are very helpful because they can go where humans cannot easily fit or where it might be dangerous.

Who Designed Tlaloc II-TC?

The main designer of Tlaloc II-TC is a person named Ng Tze Chuen. He is an expert in creating robots for exploration. Before working on Tlaloc II-TC, he also helped develop another famous robot called Djedi. The Djedi robot was used to explore small tunnels inside the ancient pyramids in Egypt. This shows how robots are helping us uncover secrets from ancient civilizations all over the world.