Raytheon Company: Multi-Dimensional Mobility Robot

Raytheon Company – technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world, unveiled its first Multi-Dimensional Mobility Robot (MDMR).

Together with the US Army, this snake-like unmanned ground vehicle, is the most technologically mature of its kind. Like other unmanned robotic technology, this one will be operated remotely and helps warfighters stay safe. The application in military, covert operations, is tremendous. Maneuvered remotely and with its innovative design, it can go through pipes, culverts, across through gaps and rubbles and can climb stairs as well.

With such innovation, the application could extend to civil applications such search and rescue. Firefighters, police or rescuers can be removed from hazardous and dangerous environment and let the MDMR do the risky tasks.

Unique Features for Unsurpassed Mobility
The MDMR is comprised of five sections that perform different capabilities:

• The front arms performs a number to tasks simultaneously. They are used to mount sensors and to help the MDMR traverse terrain, and are particularly helpful when the MDMR enters a pipe or climbs stairs. These arms can be operated to move or manipulate objects.
• The front track section contains cargo space, batteries, electronics and a track drive motor.
• The middle bender section houses a series of electrical motors responsible for the MDMR’s snake-like locomotion.
• The rear track section contains additional cargo space, batteries, electronics and a track drive motor.
• The rear arms are also used to mount sensors and aid in the locomotion process. This location is the mounting point for the current point-and-tilt camera.

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