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
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
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 3
Other19
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- visual_inspection
- Sub Category
- in-pipe inspection robot
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 0.088
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- AIRo-1,AIRo-2,AIRo-5,AIRo-5.1,AIRo-5.2
- Operating Temp
- 0–45°C
- Warranty Years
- 1
- Company Country
- CN
- Navigation Type
- gps
- Youtube Video Id
- Fi2k2pPWxZg,Rp6gK7xITJs,zmbQisUoWbM,CcjWeJerxJ4,ABAV0qWeYa4,u0M97TRL7IE,0AZS88snNd8,i9xfHQ2Tfgo,v3W8m7V1cF0
- Industries Served
- utility,oil_gas,infrastructure
- Software Platform
- AYA Space
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- JP
- Additional Information
- Available at eイヤホン, フジヤエービック, ヨドバシカメラ, ビックカメラ, EDION, Joshin,Official product page: https://knicom.co.jp/product/airoso/,Product support: https://knicom.co.jp/support/
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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