SARCOS Guardian-S Magnetic Robotic Crawler System
Premier surveillance and inspection tool, the GuardianS magnetic robotic crawler is uniquely capable, cost-effective, and man-portable, weighing approximately 17 lbs. The robot can reliably traverse challenging terrain and facilitate two-way, real-time video, voice, and data communication, all from a safe distance. In the context of inspecting operational facilities and equipment, robotic technology can be looked at as an element of digitally transforming the asset management process. While there is a lot of technology that is involved in such a transformation, robotics in the inspection process can provide a direct digital link to the physical asset. Various studies at IDC have found that transforming the asset management process can yield significant improvements in key areas such as 20% improvements in asset uptime, 15%-20% reductions in maintenance labor costs, and 8%-10% improvements in mechanical efficiencies. Again, while the use of robotics is only one part of a transformation effort, the technology has a role and will yield tangible value for the operation.
Features:
Lightweight & Man-Portable: Easily hand-carried and able to carry a 10lb payload on horizontal surfaces
Expansive Navigation: Low-profile vertical surfaces all-terrain: mud gravel water unstructured terrain and confined spaces as narrow as 7 inches
Real-Time Communication: Transmits two-way video audio and sensor data while the operator stays at a safer standoff distance
Cloud Connected: Command Center provides robot control data gathering analytics and secure communications
Simple Remote Controls: Allows operators to get up to speed quickly and enables safer surveillance and payload deployments
Immediate Situational Awareness: Performs ongoing observation and investigation of dangerous environments to keep its operator out of harm's way
Ruggedized All-Terrain Design: Navigate indoor and outdoor territory complete with 3-D mapping with up to 3 miles of battery capacity
Applications:
Boiler visual inspection - first look leak identification
Coal Transport Systems
Coal and Silo Bunkers
Economizer-Back pass
Tool and debris retrieval
Hi energy pipe inspection
Circulating water piping
Remote scanning and 3D image capture
Steam drums
Steam lines
Any other 10" + pipe inspection
Tank & vessel inspections
Technical Specifications
Max Speed | 1.4 MPH (unloaded) |
Max Payload | Horizontal Surface - 10lbs Vertical Surface - 5lbs |
Operator Control Unit | 8.2 in. L x 16.5 in. W x 3.25 in. H |
Operating Temp Guardian S | -4 to 140 °F -20 to 60 °C |
Charging Times | 3 hrs. |
I/O | One USB2 (power only) |
Communications | Wireless: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11ac Options: RF Module (Industrial multiple ISM bands: 915 MHz 2.4 GHz 4.9 GHz & 5.75 GHz LTE) |
Video | (6) 4k color cameras with digital zoom Optional: FLIR hi-res camera |
Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker to enable two-way audio between the OCU and robot (half duplex PTT) |
Accessories | Two-bay battery charger Options: Payload platform with tripod mount adapter safety tether Picatinny rail six-bay battery charger hard and soft carrying cases |
Dimensions | 52 in. L x 4.7 in. W x 5.2 in. H 21.7 in. L x 17.4 in. W x 5.2 in. H |
Weight | 17 lbs. |