Law Enforcement Robot Complete
by Jim Falbo
September 09, 2007
The robot was
donated to Grundy Sheriff's Department in May 2007.
Functions:
- Send audio and video information back to the operator
- See in total darkness over 40ft
- Allow the operator to communicate through the robot
- Detect a fire
- Block an exit point
- Pin a suspect
- Blind a subject with remote spotlight
- Trailer items remotely
This project helped give students opportunities to develop the following work related competencies:
- Time management
- Resource allocation
- Teaming
- Information accessing
- Systems analysis
- Design and engineering
- Systematic problem solving and design strategies
- Math, science, technology, and communications standards
