"SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot (B.D.R.)

"SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot (B.D.R.)

Engr. John Judilla, head adviser of Mapua Robotics Team. Spearheads the development of the "SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot (B.D.R.) from its predecessor the Spearhead (Phalanx) and the Tunnel Rover, B.D.R. is designed for reconnaissance and bomb identification. At a maximum distance of 100 feet the operator may survey the suspected site at a safe distance. The B.D.R. is Equipped with a high resolution CMOS, IR-CMOS, CCD Camera, an adjustable griper and a proximity collision sensor. More test and development are made to improve the capability of the B.D.R. The estimated unit cost of the B.D.R. is Php 75,000.00

InAwards Won
Silver Medal:
● Second Prize Winner, 1st World cup on Computer Implemented Inventions (CII)
● Semifinals (Asia, Australia and Africa) last Sept. 27-30, 2007 held at taipe, Taiwan awarded by the International Federation of Inventor Association (IFIA)
● IFIA Gold Medal For Excellent Computer Implemented Invention
● During the 2007 Taipe International Invention Show and Technomart last September 27 to 30, 2007 the "SMART" Bomb Disposal Robot won international awards.

● Quality of Life Award by Minnesota Inventors Congress USA

Thanks to Harry of MIT for this information.