Patrol robot with sweeping function devised

Patrol robot with sweeping function devised

TOKYO, Japan - A robot that sweeps floors while patrolling a building has been jointly developed by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Central Security Patrols Co. The companies said Oct. 26 that the battery-powered robot operates for three hours once it is charged, covering an area of 1,600 square meters per hour.

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  • ILEA001079799
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  • 1999/10/26 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 1999 Kyodo News
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