The Argus is a Research robot developed by MIT (United States), launched 2023.
RoboScore
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No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.
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Ranked #20 of 69 in the Research standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood41 days · best #17 · worst #23
Nothing changed about Argus itself — these days are its maker's news:
- 6 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 1.76 — the board noticed.
One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 69 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for visual inspection and surface inspection
- Used across aviation and transportation
- Programmed through proprietary app
- Public API for integration
- Rated for operation at 10°C to 55°C
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Humanoid robotics project begins
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 0.08 m/s
- Weight
- 0.48 kg
- Battery
- 8 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2023
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1993
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Sub Category
- modular DAQ system
Movement & precision2
- Dof
- 2
- Max Speed M S
- 0.083
Controls & integration2
- Software Platform
- imc STUDIO
- Programming Interface
- proprietary app
Buying & support1
- Availability Status
- available
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 1993MilestoneHumanoid robotics project begins
- —LaunchCog development
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Argus?
- The Argus is developed by MIT, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Argus?
- The Argus is a Research robot made by MIT.
- How much does the Argus cost?
- Pricing for the Argus is not publicly listed — contact MIT for a quote.
- When was the Argus launched?
- The Argus was launched in 2023.
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