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"GUARDIAN" has been designed
against a stringent specification developed and refined over a number of years,
taking account of the opinions and wishes of both existing customers and the
wider EOD community. The design team also examined the many lessons learned
during more than 15 years of experience in the ROV field to ensure "GUARDIAN"
takes advantage of appropriate technological developments and appropriate proven
and robust technology to successfully translate these requirements into the real
world.
The designers have watched the development and launch of competitive products
over the last few years and have noted trends for compromises in key operational
areas. These compromises are typically seen in areas such as size, where the
"GUARDIAN"s design team knows from experience that even small increases will
greatly compromise ability to access confined spaces such as commuter jets and
trains. Also, limitations in payload carrying capacity have been seen, which
limit the user's payload carrying options and may compromise the ability of
users to utilise existing in service equipment, such as the more powerful
recoilless disrupters, now available. "GUARDIAN" makes no such compromises and
will provide the desired step change in capability and keep "GUARDIAN" firmly at
the forefront of the Miniature ROV market.
Key features of "GUARDIAN":
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Superior mobility and
manoevrability due to four track modules with "tiptoe" and large obstacle
climbing capability. Alternate large
diameter wheels deliver speeds up to 9 kph.
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Superior reach and dexterity
with turntable-mounted multi-articulated arm reaching up to 2.5m above
ground.
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Highly advanced command and
control system with touch screen control incorporating 3D image of vehicle
configuration to assist operator orientation.
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Sleek clean lines with no
external cables.
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Extended mission duration due to
new battery technology and power management.
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