UGVs at DSEi
07:The Swiss based company MarcoSwiss unveiled at DSEi
07 the latest and smallest member of the SpyRobot 4WD family
of unmanned Ground Vehicles. Like its bigger brothers, the new
Micro Spyrobot 4WDcan be operated by a single person, be thrown
through a window, up to or from a second floor, and provide
real-time imagery from interiors which could pose a risk to
the forces. .(more...)
Measuring only 20cm x 20cm, the robot weighs
about one kilogram, carrying two high resolution day/night electro-optical
cameras and communications gear. The vehicle uses a special
traction mechanism, comprising the 'flapper wheel' design, contributing
to high speed road, off-road and swimming mobility and effective
obstacle negotiation. The robot can climb 45 degree slopes characteristic
with rough and rugged terrain. The Micro SpyRobot 4WD can be
carried with standard modular load carrying equipment (MOLLE)
and is suitable for operation by dismounted troops and special
forces. The larger (5 kg) SpyRobot 4WD UGV is suitable for operations
associated with base vehicle support.
The SpyRobot is powered by rechargeable lithium polymer batteries
sustaining up to eight hours of continuous movement. Sofar MacroSwiss
sold the SpyRobot 4WD to customers in the UK, US, Norway and
Germany. India, Canada and Singapore expressed interest in the
system. The Micro SpyRobot 4WD is also raising significant interest.
According to MacroSwiss, the British MoD has acquired the first
micro SpyRobot 4WD while the US DoD has down selected it as
one of two candidates for evaluation to fulfill a large requirement
to equip the 1st Special Forces Group.
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