The PackBot system represents the future of battlefield reconnaissance and IED disposal. By Staff Writer
The iRobot PackBot is a rugged and lightweight battlefield robot in service with the United States Marines. The system can conduct EOD, reconnaissance and other search-and-surveillance tasks. It utilizes a manipulator arm that can extend up to 2 meters in any direction to safely disrupt difficult-to-access targets such as Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), various types of unexploded military ordnance and land mines among other incendiary devices. The user controls the system remotely via a two-hand ergonomic controller that features security key encryption to keep out unwanted users.
A fiber spooler in the rear manages the release of fiber cable to ensure tangle-free operation. The onboard sensors keep track of where the grapple arm is at all times to eliminate the possibility of collision. The intelligence system is powered by an Intel Mobile Pentium PC processor, handling sensors, behavior and operators.
User-assisted vision is handled by the Vision and Targeting camera system that features 300x zoom and laser-range finding, not to mention day/night vision ability. The manipulator arm has 3 links for flexibility and can be fully posed by the user via the remote control. The gripper hand can rotate 360 degrees and handle objects the size of baseballs.
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Designation:iRobot PackBot EOD Classification Type:Lightweight Battlefield Robot Contractor:iRobot Country of Origin: United States Number Built: Not Available
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