Delhi gets a robocop

With the Commonwealth Games round the corner and faced with constant terror threats,the Delhi Police has procured Mini Remote Operating Vehicles that help commandos in a hostage situation and even defuse bombs...

With the Commonwealth Games round the corner and faced with constant terror threats,the Delhi Police has procured Mini Remote Operating Vehicles (MROV) that help commandos in a hostage situation and even defuse bombs

Cost: Rs 1 crore per unit

FIRE POWER: The SWAT robots can also fire weapons if they are mounted on it,guided by the five laser-guided cameras with pan,tilt and zoom features. This feature is especially useful in a hostage situation.

SPEED: The Caliber T5 robots are used by SWAT teams across the world and can also drag injured persons to safety,climb stairs and negotiate rugged terrain. It has a maximum speed of 8 km per hour.

LIFT & DRAG: This robot,manufactured by Canada-based ICOR Technology,can lift 20 kg and drag up to 130 kg. MROV has a robotic arm with 5 degrees of movement including a turret,shoulder,elbow,wrist and claw joint.

REMOTE CONTROL: The Caliber T5 can be operated from a Command and Control Unit within a distance of 500 metres in direct line of sight and up to 300 metres in closed buildings. It can be used in narrow passages and even planes.

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