The tragedy in Aurora, CO is bringing attention to police robots which are navigating the booby trapped apartment. The Avatar II by Robotex, used by many SWAT teams, has a pretty impressive list of features:
- Stair climbing ability (up to 60 degree incline)
- Self-rights if flipped upside down
- Rugged “no jam” track system
- All-terrain navigation (dirt, grass, sand, gravel, clothing, water)
- Handheld touchscreen controller
- Two-way audio functionality
- Video and audio recording capability
- Night vision capability for dark areas
- Separate wireless channels for running multiple robots simultaneously
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