Designation: | DONKEY |
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Manufacturer: | General Robotics Ltd. | |
Product type: | Auxiliary Vehicles | |
Name: | Robot, Unmanned Vehicle |
The DONKEY™ is a light weight multi-role robotic platform designed for rapid deployment at the field. The DONKEY™ is collapsible and can be easily stowed or hung on vehicles for rapid transportation and deployment by any soldier at the field.
The platform is controlled by the RANGER™ RCU, providing a range of driving capabilities, including "FOLLOW THE LEADER", programmable GPS coordinates, or with a simple joystick operation.
RANGE OF MISSIONS
- Route opening, IED detection and clearing
- Payload carrier - from supplies to EW equipment
- Provocation and deception
- Surveillance & reconnaissance
- Sensors and charges distribution
- Remote inspection
- Rescue
CAPABILITIES
- Light weight and collapsible – 88 lbs. (40 kg)
- Can carry payloads up to 154 lbs. (70 kg)
- Rapid deployment – less than 30 seconds (like opening a stretcher)
- Discrete – innovative electric silent driving mechanism (electric hub) embedded in every wheel
- 4x4 maneuverability
- 30 degrees slop climbing
- Max speed – 10 mph (16kph)
- Travel distance – up to 25 miles (40 km)
- Ranger interface based on Panasonic Toughpad and a customized operating jacket
The DONKEY™ Robot is designed for simplicity and can be opened in seconds (like opening a stretcher). A soldier can operate the platform after a few minutes of training. Each platform comes with a video demonstration and a simulator for training.
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