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AIRo-2
Built by Ritsumeikan University · Japan
Updated May 2026·methodology
Overview
A pipeline-inspection robot that adapts to bent pipes without control by aligning its orientation with the direction of the pathway, utilizing a shadow-based operation assistant method.
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 16 kg
- Speed
- 0.08 m/s
- Weight
- 0.19 kg
- Battery
- 0.25 h
- Launch year
- 2015
- Price
- $190
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 3
Other9
- Sub Category
- drone agricultural sprayer
- Auto Charging
- true
- Max Speed M S
- 0.08
- Force Limiting
- true
- Company Country
- JP
- Software Platform
- Controller Area Network (CAN)
- Training Required
- intermediate_1-5days
- Programming Interface
- code_python
- Additional Information
- Battery: intelligent function — one-button charge status check, auto-discharge for safe storage.,Available in liquid (10L, 16L) and granular (10L) tank configurations; tanks are interchangeable.,Foldable design fits in light truck or light wagon; no tools required for folding.,6-propeller safety: can maintain flight even if one motor fails.,Auto-return system: remembers takeoff point, returns automatically in case of signal loss.,M+ mode allows spraying adapted to irregular field shapes; semi-auto mode sprays between two memorized points.,High water resistance allows washing after use with water — suitable for chemical and dust removal.,Drone school offered: standard course, expert course (night/BVLOS), expert+1 course (cargo dropping/hazardous material).,Training includes regulatory, safety, and permit procedures; certificate issued by DRC Association (MLIT-listed).,Product catalog PDF available via link.,Partnerships: DRC Association, AIR Robot Drone School, Osu RC Heli Club, Gujo SDC, Mizuho SDC, Yamagata SDC.,Company location: Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.,Contact: TEL 0575-65-2700, email airrobo@gujocity.net.
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