Robot provides 3-D images of dangerous locations
Built by university students in Missouri, the tractor-tread-equipped robot relies on an infrared camera and LIDAR technology to relay photographs of tight interior spaces like buildings or caves. Suitable for hunting terrorists or structural damage, the robots weighs about 200 pounds and costs $25,000. Future versions will likely get lighter and smaller.
Robot provides 3-D images of dangerous locations
(PhysOrg.com) -- Soldiers and first responders may soon have a better way to evaluate the interior of dangerous structures, thanks to a joint project between Missouri University of Science and ...
Fri 19 Feb 10 from PhysOrg
Robot Provides 3-D Images of Dangerous Locations, Fri 19 Feb 10 from Newswise
Robot evaluates safety issues
Students in the US have developed a remote-controlled robot equipped with LIDAR and an infrared camera to evaluate the interior of dangerous structures or even hunt for terrorists.
Fri 26 Feb 10 from The Engineer
Robot dives into danger to retrieve 3-D images
Built by university students in Missouri, the tractor-tread-equipped robot relies on an infrared camera and LIDAR technology to relay photographs of tight interior spaces like buildings or caves. ...
Mon 22 Feb 10 from R&D Mag
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