The 110 FirstLook can carry third-party payloads to enhance functionality.
(Credit: iRobot)
Robots have become an indispensable part of the modern military arsenal, especially machines that can provide detailed reconnaissance of hazardous areas.
iRobot’s 110 FirstLook is essentially a Webcam on treads that’s light and sturdy enough to be tossed around, even through windows.
Now it can be equipped with tools such as a manipulator arm and sensors that can detect radiation and other threats.
The remote-controlled robot weighs about 5 pounds, and the optional arm can lift up to 3 pounds with its gripper and extend 12 inches, allowing it to interact with its environment.
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