Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Mapua's 'SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot

Engr. John Judilla, head adviser of Mapua Robotics Team. Spearheads the development of the "SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot (B.D.R.) from its predecessor the Spearhead (Phalanx) and the Tunnel Rover, B.D.R. is designed for reconnaissance and bomb identification. At a maximum distance of 100 feet the operator may survey the suspected site at a safe distance. The B.D.R. is Equipped with a high resolution CMOS, IR-CMOS, CCD Camera, an adjustable griper and a proximity collision sensor. More test and development are made to improve the capability of the B.D.R. The estimated unit cost of the B.D.R. is Php 75,000.00

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