Robots In Action!

CSIRO

Date posted:
06/10/05TractorCSIRO tractor as of March 2005 (JPG)
TractorThe tractor performing navigation related tasks. (MOV)
06/21/05Automated Charging Unit A CSIRO machine which is used to insert a liquid explosive charge into holes for underground mining. (JPG)
06/10/05Moving Into PositionAutomated charging unit moving into position to place an explosive charge. (MPG)
Finding the HoleHere is the automated charging unit locating the hole for the charge. (AVI)
InsertionThe automated charging unit inserts the charge into the hole. (AVI)
06/21/05Load-Haul-Dump Vehicle Wheeled vehicle used to transport material trhough the mines, can weight up to 50 tons. Safely automated to speeds up to around 60 km/hr. (JPG)
LHD unit moving though mine tunnels. (AVI)

MIT

06/10/05DomoDemonstration of the head visually tracking a ball, its own hands, and of a simple grasp and show reflex. (AVI)

UMASS

07/08/05 Dexter manipulating a ball. Explanation on page. (AVI)

JSC