The AIRo is a Research robot developed by Ritsumeikan University (Japan), launched 2018.
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Overview
AIRo is a research robot manufactured by Ritsumeikan University in JP, first introduced in 2018. Pipeline Inspection Robot
At a glance
- Built for visual inspection
- Used across utility, oil gas and infrastructure
- Navigates using GPS
- Programmed through AYA Space
- Rated for operation at 0–45°C
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Ritsumeikan University signs cooperation agreement with Kyoto
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 16 kg
- Speed
- 0.08 m/s
- Weight
- 0.04 kg
- Battery
- 0 h
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Applications
- visual inspection
- Sub Category
- in-pipe inspection robot
- Industries Served
- utility,oil gas,infrastructure
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 3
- Max Speed M S
- 0.088
- Navigation Type
- gps
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration2
- Software Platform
- AYA Space
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
Safety & certification1
- Operating Temp
- 0–45°C
Buying & support7
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- AIRo-1,AIRo-2,AIRo-5,AIRo-5.1,AIRo-5.2
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- JP
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 2024PartnershipRitsumeikan University signs cooperation agreement with Kyoto
- 2024PartnershipRitsumeikan University announced cooperation agreement with Kyoto
- 1996MilestoneRobotics research reaches 30-year mark in 2026
- 1996MilestoneDepartment of Robotics established
- 1994MilestoneRobotics research center established
- —MilestoneAIRo series research page published
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the AIRo?
- The AIRo is developed by Ritsumeikan University, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the AIRo?
- The AIRo is a Research robot made by Ritsumeikan University.
- How much does the AIRo cost?
- Pricing for the AIRo is not publicly listed — contact Ritsumeikan University for a quote.
- When was the AIRo launched?
- The AIRo was launched in 2018.
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