Frag Out! Magazine

www.fragoutmag.com A vehicle is capable to transport single EOD robot nb board (every robot from the offer of the PIAP fits in it), secured during the transport in the manner enabling movement, also during a road collision. A security system, with a working name of "Robofix", is an patented solution of the PIAP and enables a safe transport of the robots of the different manufacturers, both wheeled and tracked. In the nearest future is planned a modification of the rear part of the vehicle in the way that will enable an easier access to the equipment racks also when a robot is on board. A robot is boarded and disembarked manually through an expandable ramp. It is equipped in the gas springs therefore it can be expanded by one hand. Additionally, a folded ramp has a possibility to deflect to the left in order to allow an access to the rear part of the cargo space. A robot is controlled from the Mobile Robot Operation Station which can be docked in the work station in the front, left part of the cargo space. This station is equipped with a seat for operator which can be folded during a transport. Docking a robot control panel increases a range of the controlling signal, and by plugging into the electrical installation of the vehicle enables to using its power generator or terminal of the external electrical network. Besides controlling robots from the work station one may also edit on it the video materials or prepare a documentation – it is equipped with a printer. An additional equipment (flashlights, binoculars, megaphone, soldering station, angle grinder, battery cordless screwdriver, extension cord, crow bar, shovel, hazard warning tape, etc.) are transported in the special racks. They have practically unlimited possibilities of configuration depending on the needs. An original solution of the fastening belts was developed by PIAP, and the shelves and mounting frames themselves were bought as COTS items.

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