Quince
Mar 2011 Demonstrative experiment at Disaster City (Texas)
24th Seps 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (TEPCO)
"Quince" is the supporting robot for disaster response. It provides probe to disaster-struck regions stemming from CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear causes or high-yield explosives) hazards where firefighters are not able to get in.
Functions:
- LSI plants contamination probe caused by seismic disaster
- Chemical plants probe of leakage chemicals and its explosion
- Probe to regions influenced by the terrorist attacks like Tokyo subway sarin attack
* Robots like "Quince" are highly expected especially in confined spaces like the basements and buildings to prevent firefighters from becoming involved secondary disasters.
Specifications
| size | 665～1099×480 (mm) |
|---|---|
| weight | 26.4kg |
| maximum running speed | 1.6(m/sec) |
| turning Diam | pivot turn |
| payload | 90kg |
| battery | lithium-ion battery |
| sensors | PTZ camera, bird eye camera |
- Quince serves as a common development platform for International Rescue System Institute(IRS), Tohoku University, as well as the Chiba Institute of Technology.