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Argus

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Updated May 2026·methodology
Argus

Overview

The pose-camera, known as Argus, is a wheelchair-sized mobile platform equipped with a high-resolution color digital camera on a pan-tilt head, used for acquiring navigation-annotated pictures to create 3D CAD models of urban environments. It includes GPS and other instrumentation to enhance image acquisition and model accuracy.

Specifications

Category: Research
Speed
0.08 m/s
Weight
0.48 kg
Battery
8 h
Autonomy
fully autonomous
Launch year
2023
Price
$199
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Dof
2
Other7
Sub Category
modular DAQ system
Max Speed M S
0.083
Company Country
US
Software Platform
imc STUDIO
Availability Status
available
Programming Interface
proprietary_app
Additional Information
This is NOT a robot; it is a software application for air traffic control safety.,Designed to reduce runway incursions and improve airport surface safety.,Works with Digital Copilot, another MITRE technology, for end-to-end digital clearance delivery.,Features include digital capture of taxi instructions, tracking algorithms for pilot route deviation alerts, and conflict clearance monitoring.,Licensing options available via MITRE Technology Transfer Office.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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