By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
UGVs are used in a variety of civilian applications, including urban search and rescue, firefighting, nuclear plant operations, crowd control, and agricultural spraying and harvesting. One of the primary functions of UGV sensors is navigation, and another is environmental detection.
Sensors can include compasses, odometers, inclinometers, gyroscopes, triangulation cameras, laser and ultrasound range finders, and infrared technology. When parking, ultrasonic sensors built into the wheels detect curbs and other vehicles.
The sophisticated software then processes all of this sensory input, plots a path, and sends instructions to the car’s actuators, which control acceleration, braking, and steering.
The Global Carbon fiber unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Launch of an Urban All-Terrain UGV with Four-Wheel Drive. Mantaro has introduced the OceBot, a four-wheel drive unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with a tough carbon fibre chassis designed for use in urban environments.
The vehicle is capable of climbing over obstacles as well as ascending and descending stairs. The OceBot has four cameras that provide 360-degree visibility of its surroundings.
The cameras have switchable infrared filters for use in low-light conditions, providing IR illumination for surveillance without revealing the presence of the UGV. For applications such as under-vehicle inspection, the front camera can be remotely tilted up or down.
The easily transportable OceBot, measuring 30 inches long and weighing only 17 pounds, can be thrown where needed and can withstand drops of up to 6 feet.
No matter which side it lands on, the vehicle self-rights and automatically configures cameras and controls for normal operation. An onboard 250 Wh battery provides up to eight hours of run time and can be swapped out in less than 30 seconds, allowing for quick redeployment.
The OceBot communicates and is controlled via an integrated cellular modem or Wi-Fi radio. The OceBot can be controlled and the cameras monitored remotely from any location when connected via cellular.
