Defender

Canada Allen Vanguard UGV
Region:  USA and Canada    Country:  Canada    Category:  UGV    Company:  Allen Vanguard   
Defender
Manufacturer: Allen Vanguard Status: in production Background: the Defender UGV is a sophisticated large bomb disposal robot constructed from titanium with heavy lifting capability.It has been designed specifically to deal with a changing threat while retaining the core capabilities to extend the operating parameters of current EOD requirements. It can be deployed in CBRNE situations to carry detection equipment Characteristics: size: (LxWxH) 152x72.5x115cm in stowed position, weight: 275kg (without accessories), independent six-wheel drive, cameras - colour CCD front-drive camera, colour CCD rear-drive camera, pan-and-tilt camera with x40 zoom, colour CCD camera on claw, adjustable B&W CCD turret camera with IR illumination, moveable B&W CCD auxiliary camera Performance: speed: 3.25km/h, endurance: >5hr depending on mission, 20cm stairs at 450


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Two Driverless Cars Have Begun 8,000-Mile Journey from Italy to China
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