The Explorer is a Industrial Arm developed by OC Robotics (United Kingdom), launched 2009. Key specifications: arm class other, payload 20 kg, reach 2500 mm, weight 18.6 kg.
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Overview
The Explorer snake-arm robot is a flexible manipulator designed to operate in confined spaces or hazardous environments. It features a modular design with independently controlled joints, diameters down to 10 mm, and payloads of up to 20 kg. You can attach cameras and tools to its head, including high-powered lasers, water jets, grippers, and sensors. It is bio-inspired, rugged, waterproof, and can be teleoperated or operate with partial autonomy.
Flagship features
- Trusted by professionals worldwide, including the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and NOAA Flower Garden Banks
- Features industry-leading battery power with up to 8 hours of continuous runtime
- Depth-rated up to 350 meters (1,148 feet) with options for deeper ratings available in the SRV-8X model
- Intuitive, user-friendly ROV software (SubNav OS) with no licensing fees and free periodic updates
- Rapid deployment capability, ready in under 3 minutes
- Customizable with various professional-grade add-ons like sonar, manipulators, and positioning systems
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
US Department of Defense, Sellafield, University College London
Viability
Raised venture capital
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- other
- Payload
- 20 kg
- Reach
- 2500 mm
- Weight
- 18.6 kg
- Mounting
- Modular design with different diameters and length configurations.[5]
- Controller
- Control and simulation unit
- Industries
- aerospace
Company profile
- Founded
- 1997
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Per Arm
- 32
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- cameras, other sensors optional
Other15
- Height Mm
- 2500
- Industries
- aerospace
- Applications
- search_and_recovery,offshore_inspections,defense,commercial_diving,marine_research
- Sub Category
- snake-arm
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- SRV-8 ROV,SRV-8X ROV
- Company Country
- UK
- Deployment Notes
- Trusted by professionals worldwide, including the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and NOAA Flower Garden Banks.
- Youtube Video Id
- I4M6fYEyAIY
- Compatible Vision
- Cameras. Other sensors optional.[5]
- Software Platform
- SubNav OS
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- grippers
- Primary Applications
- search_and_recovery,offshore_inspections,defense,commercial_diving,marine_research
- Additional Information
- - Trusted by professionals worldwide, including the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and NOAA Flower Garden Banks. - Features industry-leading battery power with up to 8 hours of continuous runtime. - Depth-rated up to 350 meters (1,148 feet) with options for deeper ratings available in the SRV-8X model. - Intuitive, user-friendly ROV software (SubNav OS) with no licensing fees and free periodic updates. - Rapid deployment capability, ready in under 3 minutes. - Customizable with various professional-grade add-ons like sonar, manipulators, and positioning systems.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
3 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- Sellafield· United Kingdomsource ↗
- University College London· United Kingdomsource ↗
- US Department of Defense· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- 2001FundingRaised venture capital
- 1997MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneGE Aviation acquires OC Robotics
- —DeploymentSeries II X125 delivered to UCL
- —MilestoneAircraft-wing demonstration robot announced
- —LaunchExplorer snake-arm robot product listing
- —DeploymentContract signed with Sellafield for demonstration
- —DeploymentFirst Explorer-type snake-arm delivered to U.S. Department of Defense
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Explorer?
- The Explorer is developed by OC Robotics, based in United Kingdom.
- What type of robot is the Explorer?
- The Explorer is a Industrial Arm made by OC Robotics.
- How much does the Explorer cost?
- Pricing for the Explorer is not publicly listed — contact OC Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Explorer launched?
- The Explorer was launched in 2009.
- What are the key specifications of the Explorer?
- Key specifications of the Explorer: arm class other, payload 20 kg, reach 2500 mm, weight 18.6 kg, mounting Modular design with different diameters and length configurations.[5].
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