Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes
Built by Petrobras
The Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes is a Research robot developed by Petrobras, launched 2008.
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Overview
Chico is an environmental robot created to inspect oil pipelines in the Amazon. It's designed as an amphibian vehicle, and it can drive on sand, mud, and flooded terrain, as well as float on water. Equipped with a 3-DoF manipulator arm, it is able to drive semi-autonomously or under the control of an operator.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Nauticus Robotics contract
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 1.39 m/s
- Weight
- 150 kg
- Autonomy
- partially autonomous
- Launch year
- 2008
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1953
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 3
Other4
- Sub Category
- environmental monitoring robot
- Max Speed M S
- 1.39
- Company Country
- BR
- Additional Information
- Hybrid robot (amphibious operation - tested in both dry season and flooding conditions).,Named after slain rubber tapper and environmental activist Chico Mendes.,Designed to reduce human risk (e.g. insect bites) while performing environmental sampling.,Aims to serve as a vehicle to transport researchers into difficult-to-access forest areas.,Partnership with Suframa to find commercial manufacturers for the three sizes.,Initial prototype (60 cm) tested September 2005; medium (1.5 m) tested May 2006; larger version (2.5 m) in development as of article date (August 2006).
Company milestones
- Jun 2023PartnershipNauticus Robotics contract
- 2024PartnershipANYbotics robot purchase
- 2005LaunchChico robot project
- 1953MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes?
- The Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes is developed by Petrobras.
- What type of robot is the Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes?
- The Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes is a Research robot made by Petrobras.
- How much does the Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes cost?
- Pricing for the Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes is not publicly listed — contact Petrobras for a quote.
- When was the Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes launched?
- The Hybrid Environmental Robot Chico Mendes was launched in 2008.
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