Hitachi robot navigates its way to take images

Hitachi robot navigates its way to take images

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. said on March 7 it has developed a robot (in handout photo) that moves indoors negotiating its way around obstacles and uses a surveillance camera to take images. The robot, which measures 57 centimeters high and 50 cm wide and weighs 33 kilograms, is powered by a battery to travel at a speed of one kilometer per hour on two tire wheels. The company said the robot can detect more things as compared with one with a surveillance camera fixed onto one spot.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001113846
  • Registered date
  • 2006/3/07 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2006 Kyodo News
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  • 1864 × 1159 pixel
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