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Hyundai Rotem and Rainbow Robotics Collaborate on Advanced Multi-Legged Defense Robot for Counter-Terrorism.
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, Hyundai Rotem and Rainbow Robotics presented a new multi-legged defense robot designed for military counter-terrorism missions. This system combines advanced robotics technologies and autonomous weapon systems, drawing on the expertise of both companies.
Hyundai Rotem and Rainbow Robotics Multi-Legged Defense Robot for Counter-Terrorism
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The robot is designed to operate on difficult terrains, such as mountainous areas or urban environments, and to transport supplies or evacuate injured soldiers. Its ability to move through extreme terrains, like rocky surfaces and narrow trails, makes it well-suited for operations in varied conditions.
Hyundai Rotem stated that this partnership enhances its research and development capabilities and its competitiveness in the production of advanced defense equipment. The robot will be used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, particularly in support of counter-terrorism operations.
Rainbow Robotics has previously collaborated with the South Korean military to develop quadruped robots dedicated to surveillance operations. This new partnership with Hyundai Rotem aims to produce a new generation of defense robots to meet the demands of modern combat environments.
The RBQ-3 and RBQ-10, produced by Rainbow Robotics, are quadruped robots with advanced technical specifications designed for surveillance, reconnaissance, and other demanding applications. While both models share essential features, they offer specific capabilities tailored to different operational needs.
The RBQ-3 is compact, with dimensions of 350 x 550 x 400 mm and weighing 25 kg, with a payload capacity of 5 kg. It has an operating time of 150 minutes of continuous walking. This model can move at a maximum speed of 3.6 km/h walking and 10 km/h running, and it can overcome obstacles up to 8 cm in height without visual recognition assistance. It is also capable of climbing slopes of up to +20°. The robot is equipped with a front-facing RGB camera and WiFi connectivity for communications, and it allows external equipment interfacing through a UDP channel for walking commands.
The RBQ-10, on the other hand, is a larger model with dimensions of 550 x 1000 x 600 mm and weighing 40 kg. It can carry a payload of 10 kg and, like the RBQ-3, offers 150 minutes of continuous walking. With an IP54 rating, it can walk at a maximum speed of 4 km/h and run at 12 km/h. The robot can overcome obstacles up to 12 cm and climb slopes with a longitudinal gradient of 45% and a transverse gradient of 20%. The RBQ-10 is equipped with multiple RGB cameras: one at the front, one at the rear, and two on the sides, along with stereo depth cameras located at the front, rear, and bottom of the robot. For communications, it supports WiFi and additional communication modules, as well as ROS2, CAN communication, and USB/LAN interfaces for vision control.
Both quadruped robots are designed to offer flexibility and optimal performance in various environments, ranging from rugged terrains to urban missions, while integrating cutting-edge technology for versatile use.