OC Robotics - Introducing the Series 2 - X125 system

OC Robotics is pleased to introduce the Series II - X125 system. This Series II system builds upon the successful JetSnake product deployed on the Miami port tunnel boring machine.

The Series II - X125 system delivers a 6kg payload, arm bend of over 225 degrees and a highly flexible tip. The 2.2m arm has passed a series of extended operational tests and been designed for increased reliability and easy maintenance to reduce through life costs.

This particular Series II - X125 system has been successfully deployed with a high pressure water jet and inspection camera.

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XQM/NASA Video Series: 5) Planetary Lake Lander - Intelligent Robots Camera

The Planetary Lake Lander project is testing robotic systems that can be used to search for signatures of life in our solar system. The roboticists on the team include Professor David Wettergreen, along with Dr. Liam Pedersen and Dr. Trey Smith. Pedersen and Smith are responsible for assembling and monitoring the Lake Lander and its sensing equipment. Professor Wettergreen is developing a smart camera, whose function he explains.

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