The Indonesian bomb disposal robot

Indonesian Institute of Sciences (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia / LIPI) had a robot that could tame the bomb that has a quality not inferior to foreign-made robot. His name MoroLIPI V.2. But in terms of movement MoroLIPI V.2 superior. The MoroLIPI V.2 is a bomb disposal robot, the results of the Indonesian's work is a development of the previous generation, the robot dimensions are smaller and lighter making it easier to carry.

The robot is equipped with four flippers that can move independently and be flexible to climb the stairs, and was able to climb the stairs with a slope of 45 degrees. Equipped with a gripper where the taming process is done by first carrying the bomb to the safer place later be tamed.

The Indonesian bomb disposal robot, MoroLIPI V.2. (Picture from: http://www.telimek.lipi.go.id/tech-pro.htm)

This robot can be operated remotely using RF-Fully digital communication GHz/433z 2.4, so that the operator can operate the robot by using a joystick, and is also equipped with a visual control to see the image on a computer monitor that is sent by a camera mounted on the robot.

The purpose of making this MoroLIPI V.2 is designed for defusing bombs, but hope in the future Indonesian army could use this robot. So that Indonesian Police and Soldiers no longer need to risk their life for defusing bombs, enough by the MoroLIPI V.2 that operate via remote distance can be tamed and has been disposal the bomb from a distance of 1 km.

MoroLIPI V.2. (Picture from: http://www.klik-galamedia.com)

The main function of the MoroLIPI V.2 robot is tamed the bomb, which could result in cutting the cable or move the bomb in accordance with the wishes of the ability to lift up to 40 kg. Telecontrol and is also equipped with two cameras that the first focus to tamed bomb again, only for cameras that monitor the situation around. This highly sophisticated Morolipi V.2 has two cameras and arm can rotate 360 ​​degrees movable remote control use monitored by the monitor from a distance. The robot can also carry firearms course is designed so that could be controlled for approach and target shooting. This robot will also be able to be in the vanguard of fighting robots. In addition, to maintain order, Morolipi can help the anti-riots troops cope, and all been tested by LIPI.

Front view of MoroLIPI V.2.

Now the Electrical Power and Mechatronics Research Center (Pusat Penelitian Tenaga Listrik dan Mekatronik/P2 TELIMEK-LIPI) research team, who led by Roni PS, ST. is perfecting the robot, for other purposes such as to help the things that can not be human. Such handle the exploding reactor or break a place full of chemical pollution, so the robot is designed more sophisticated. Roni PS, ST as functional researchers to keep all the parts needed to build the robot is controlled remotely can be obtained from local products.

DR. Eng. Estiko Rijanto as Head of P2 TELIMEK-LIPI said that, although for some specific components, still have to import some parts, such as electric motors and toothed belt two faces. MoroLIPI a prototype car bomb disposal robot LIPI has been developed since 2004. The robot car can be operated remotely to defuse the bomb by cutting the power cord triggers a series of bomb blasts. The operator can operate the robot car from a maximum distance of 6 km using a joystick with how to view images on a computer monitor that is sent by the video attached to the robot car.

In one trials test, MoroLIPI can cut the cable measuring 2 mm in the flow of electric current through it before continuing to the explosives. A bomb defusing robot speed depends on the operator's speed control, while the fuel is used to move the robot, ie the electric current in the battery. This robot has four gears in addition, also has four serrated wheel belt, which helps the robot to climb stairs without slipping, bomb disposal robots that can be operated at speeds such as human walking speed, which is 3 meters per second from a distance of 6 km (the safe distance to defuse the bomb).

The MoroLIPI V.2 has a ramp, or a kind of spokes or chain of strong rubber that can go up and down stairs with sturdy and can be tailored to the needs of the MoroLIPI V.2 use. This could lower the price or cheaper than the import robot for materials or components used come from existing materials in the country. So, MoroLIPI V.2 expected can help Indonesian Police and Armed Forces in the development of the main tools of weapons systems that involving LIPI to realize the independence of the national defense industry.

Today, P2 TELIMEK-LIPI has a plan to equip the robot with the weapon so that it could be use as reconnaissance robot, bomb squad, and the shooter but always prioritize the officers live safety. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | P2 TELIMEK LIPI | MUSTARI TISNA AMIJAYA | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 18072013]
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MoroLIPI V.2 Bomb Disposal Robot

Physical specification:

• Model: MoroLIPI V.2
• Length (in stowed position): 800 mm
• Width (in stowed position): 450 mm
• Height (in stawed position): 300 mm
• Overall Weight (without accessories): 90 kg
• Drive System: 8 – wheel drive
• Drive Camera: CCD Camera with infared illumination
• Turret Camera: CCD Camera
• Power: Battery 4 x @ 25 VDC 14 Ah
• Communication: RF (Fully digital 2.4 GHz/433 MHz
• Electronics Board: Full Digital
• Fippers: 4 Independent Flippers
• Manipulator: 5 DOF
• End Effector: Gripper