The RangerBot is a Security robot developed by Queensland University of Technology.
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Overview
Developed for single person deployment, RangerBot offers real-time on-board vision for navigation, obstacle detection, and management tasks, making it ideal for monitoring the Great Barrier Reef.
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Deployments
Viability
RangerBot recognized by Good Design Awards
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Security- Weight
- 15 kg
- Autonomy
- semi-autonomous
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1988
Detailed specifications
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- Height Mm
- 750
- Procedure Types
- coral reef monitoring (bleaching, water quality, pollution, siltation), pest control (crown-of-thorns starfish culling), reef mapping, coral restoration (larvae placement)[1][2][3][5]
- Controller Model
- smart tablet[2][3]
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed for pest control (Crown-of-Thorns Starfish), coral bleaching monitoring, water quality assessment, reef mapping, and coral restoration on the Great Barrier Reef and at Lizard Island. Used by reef managers, researchers, and agencies with commercial orders taken.[1][2][3][5]
- Compatible Vision
- computer vision, robot-vision for navigation and obstacle avoidance
Company milestones
- 2018AwardRangerBot recognized by Good Design Awards
- 2017DeploymentRangerBot introduced to reef operations
- 2017PartnershipQUT and Google partnership highlighted
- 2017DeploymentRangerBot field testing on the Great Barrier Reef
- 2016DeploymentFirst sea trials of COTSbot
- 2016MilestoneCOTSbot designed for Great Barrier Reef trials
- 2016MilestoneScale-up and funding partners sought
- 1988MilestoneUniversity status granted
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RangerBot?
- The RangerBot is developed by Queensland University of Technology.
- What type of robot is the RangerBot?
- The RangerBot is a Security robot made by Queensland University of Technology.
- How much does the RangerBot cost?
- Pricing for the RangerBot is not publicly listed — contact Queensland University of Technology for a quote.
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