platform irobot packbot

RedOwl according to the form resembles projector; witch appearance as is known it is deceptive. The device, developed under management of (Glenn thoren), the director of company insight technology, is head for the robot- platform iRobot packBot and it is intended for detection and identification of snipers.
With the aid of four microphones redOwl is capable to determine the location of sniper through several milliseconds after shot and furthermore, to identify the model of its rifle. Last ability will make it possible to filter out the fire of its troops and allies from enemy.

Optics red owl (precisely - red ) makes possible to read inscription on the default medal of enemy sniper from the distance of more than 100 meters, and at a distance of mile robot can purpose with the aid of infrared laser. Since IR- light invisible to human eye, sniper will not note this, but here for the soldiers with the night vision devices will become outstanding target.

Its coordinates redOwl determines with the aid of GPS, direction and distance with the aid of compass and laser range-finder. Maximum range is approximately 900 meters, that give the possibility to apply precise impact on the dislocation of enemy with the aid of aviation or artilleries.

RedOwl is controled by its accompanying soldier with the aid of modified joystick of game prefix xbox, and it is capable because of grow prettier the passability of the platform packBot, to be advanced through the presice place and to enter into buildings.

The cost Of redOwl is 150 thousand dollars, several prototypes already underwent 10 weekly tests. Insight technology, one of the basic suppliers for American (U.S. Special operations forces), hopes that RedOwl already in this year will enter the service in Iraq.

platform iRobot packBot

PLATFORM IROBOT PACKBOT