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intended for controlling a robot. Both are equipped with the LED illuminators, both in the visible, and IR range, and optionally they can be additionally fitted with a heating system of the windows which shields lenses preventing against their frosting and fogging. In the basic version both cameras are fixed, but there is a possibility to replace a front camera by vertically rotating one within 120° FOV, therefore it is possible to check out vehicle chassis. It also facilities operating a manipulator, ensuring an additional angle of the observation of the manipulating arm. Apart from the cameras in the frame there are also microphones and a speaker what enable using the PIAP Fenix® for ne- gotiations in hostage situations. In the robot body, on both sides, there are sockets of its power packs which supply power to all its systems. They ensure a continuous operation up to 6 hours, and their replacement is quick and easy – there is no need to use any tools. Certainly, these sockets of the power packs, similarly as all its holes in the body, are protected against the weather conditions. In the rear part of the frame, on the upper surface, the- re are antennas responsible for receiving controlling signals and transmitting signals (image, sound, signals from sensors) to the operator. They are assembled in the flexible wrists so that they ensure a possibility of going under the vehicles. In the basic configuration a robot has no optional equipment, but is can be easily equipped with the manipulators – basic and advanced. For this purpose, on the upper part of body there are installed two long MIL-STD-1913 rails, to which are mounted accessories, such as, e.g. the previously mentioned manipulator. The basic manipulator has a weight of 5Kg and a ma- ximum horizontal reach (from the frame end) up to 100cm. It is characterised by a lifting capacity of 1.5Kg and a possibility to grip objects with a diameter of 16cm. The manipulator has three remotely controlled degrees of movement (plus clamping the jaws of the gripper) and one manually controlled. In standard it is also equipped with a gripper camera assembled on the MIL-STD-1913 rail. It is a camera similar to those applied in the basic configuration on the frame. There is a possibility to equip the PIAP Fenix® with an advanced manipulator, with approximate parameters, but with six degrees of movements. The manipulators are Plug&Play, and their connection does not require using any tools or re-programming the robot. www.fragoutmag.com

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