The IQbot was designed to provide surveillance and
first response capability in area contaminated by chemical,
biological or radiological / Nuclear (CBRN) agents. The platform
uses proven systems adapted from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
robotic platforms providing high mobility in urban and rural
terrain, including stair climbing and obstacle crossing. At a total
weight of 400kg, (150kg payload) IQbot reaches a maximum road speed
of 25 km/h and up to 10 km/h in rough terrain and operate for over 5
hours.
The platform mounts video cameras and proximity
sensors, sending up to four video streams, back to the control unit.
Payloads include Thermal / IR camera, electronic countermeasures and
a range of sensors, including chemical, biological and radiological
sensors and probes. For the CBRN surveillance mission it is equipped
with the HAPSITE chemical detection and identification system,
providing rapidly deployable remote sensing capability. Alternative
payloads can accommodate biological sensors, radiological sensors,
thermal / IR cameras and electronic countermeasures. The robot is
remotely controlled from a hand held unit which can also be linked
back to a network for net-centric connectivity. The complete set can
be transported in an EOD vehicle.
