Tactibot™

The C4N TactibotT is a wireless, remote-controllable, tactical robot. The TactibotT offers remote video surveillance and optional remote-controlled Manipulator Arm/Camera, Sensors and Weapons-controlled from a TacticompT computer. The TactibotT is lightweight, rugged, and low cost.



Preliminary Specifications (Prototype)

Processor 32-bit Intel® XScale® CPU (400 MHz)
OS Window® CE.netT (4.2)
Memory 96 MB Flash ROM
Working SDRAM 128 MB Working SDRAM
Storage SDRAM 64 MB Storage (Battery Backed-up)
Camera VGA High-dynamic range CMOS camera for streaming, color video at 10-30 fps.
Wireless LPI, Spread Spectrum, Self Forming and Self Healing Mesh Network Transceiver. (Optional: 802.11b).
USB USB 1.1 A host port (Optional), 1 USB 1.1 mini-B device port connector.
GPS 12- channel C/A GPS receiver. Built-in active GPS antenna.
Remote Control Controlled by dual analog joystick attachment on a standard TacticompT. Control is fully proportional with foward/back and left/right on separate analog joysticks.
Steering 4-wheel steering for tightest possible turning radius. Proportionally controlled by joystick.
Drivetrain 4-wheel drive with dual, limited-slip differentials.
Wheelbase Adjustable: 18-20" with optional driveshafts
Suspension 2-link, solid live-axles front and rear, with coil-over shocks.
Ground Clearance 2"
Tires 6.3" x 3.9" Rubber.
Power Runs on NMH or Li-Ion Battery
Battery Protection Over charge, over discharge, over current, over temperature protection.
Optional Accessories Accessories attach to mounting plate on top surface of the robot. Available accessories include: Manipulator Arm with Camera, Sensors, and Double Barrel Shotgun.
Size/ Weight 22" x 15.25" x 9.5"; 15lbs. with NMH Battery.
Battery/Run-time NMH or Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery: 1-2 hours.
Materials Aluminum, Stainless, Carbon Fiber and Magnesium components.
Anti-tamper Design Double 90° tongu and groove case design, with anti-tamper fasteners.
Enviromental Specs Storage Temperature: -26 to 160 °F,
Operating Temperature: -22 to 160 °F,
Operating Humidity Range: 5% to 100% Non-operational, Operating Humidity Range: 10% to 100%
Features
  • 400 MHz Intel® xScale® Processor
  • 12-Channel GPS Module with built-in active antenna
  • High-dynamic Range CMOS VGA camera produces live MPEG-4 video over the network
  • 96 MB Flash ROM
  • Waterproof upto 1 meter
  • 128 MB working SDRAM
  • 64 MB Storage Battery Backed SDRAM
  • pto 24 hours using external Dual 5590 Batteries
  • "Zeroization" Button
  • Anti-tamper design
  • LPI, Spread Spectrum, Self-forming and Self-healing Mesh Network Transceiver(Optional: 802.11b)
  • 22" x 15.25" x 9.5"
  • Lightweight (15 lbs)
  • Runs on NMH or Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
  • Mounting platform for optional weaponsand accessories
  • Straps on to Alice Pack Frame
  • All Aluminum, Stainless, Carbon Fiber and Magnesium Construction