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Rolling robots at RoboBusiness

2009-05-30 21:38:02

Players in the robotics industry put their spiffiest gadgetry on display


Players large and small in the robotics industry descended on Boston last month for the two-day RoboBusiness conference. They brought with them, of course, their spiffiest gadgetry to put on display. Here's a look at some of the things we spotted on the expo floor.

This is the Robotic Mobility Platform from Segway, best-known for its iconic two-wheeled Human Transporter. The Segway RMP, which uses the same components, features an electric motor that runs at 2 horsepower for sustained use and can peak at 4 to 5 horsepower. It can range up to 15 miles and carry a 400-pound payload. The RMP 400 here is outfitted with a spray nozzle for firefighting duty.

Credit: Jonathan Skillings, CNET