Kairos Autonomi thinks differently about autonomi. Rather than build expensive,
purpose-built systems, Kairos Autonomi produces high-quality, cost-effective
solutions that can be retrofitted or "strapped-on" to any existing vehicle or vessel that has a
steering wheel. Effectively create a fleet of optionally unmanned, tele-operation
or semi-autonomous systems to handle a host of operations.
The Pronto4TM Strap-on Autonomy System successfully enables optionally unmanned vehicle navigation on the Earth's
surface by providing a universal retrofit kit for existing ground vehicle or surface vessel platforms. This
compact, modularly-constructed hardware system is capable
of installation anywhere in the field in a four-four-four process - a
four-person team can install four backpack-sized modules in four hours.
With the Pronto4TM, you can have a superior, affordable, optionally unmanned
solution right now.
Benefits The
simplicity of the Pronto4TM allows any existing vehicle or vessel with a steering wheel to
be retrofitted in the field instead of taking the vehicle out of the
field and adapting it in the factory. Also, retrofitting in the field keeps the existing vehicle supply chain
in place, leveraging current assets and preventing a replacement of the
vehicle. The modular construction of the Pronto4TM permits field component exchange
and local storage of auxiliary parts as well. These benefits reduce the
total cost of ownership for the vehicle.
The
RetroReach Manipulator Arm is a stand-alone retrofit manipulator
arm that enhances the functionality of a Pronto4 retrofitted mobility platform.
Capable of performing high-maintenance operations, delivering payloads or
moving small mobile robots closer to a drop-off point, the RetroReach
Manipulator Arm has a wide range of applications on a number of vehicles.
Attaches to a standard hitch
receiver on the front or back of the vehicle
Mobility platform retrofitted
with the Pronto4TM Strap-on Autonomy System
Short-range wireless
communications protocol
Can perform dangerous or EOD
missions
RetroReach Manipulator Arm Specifications
Tele-operation or
semi-autonomous operations
Near zero backlash of all
rotary joints
Lifting capabilities
exceeding 250 lbs.
Precise movement controls and
high grip strength
Wide range of manipulator
attachments for collecting and placing samples
Joint controls grouped for
natural, coordinated motion
Simultaneous coordinated
motion of multiple joints
Application specific with
designs pulled from existing references and customer specifications
Power source is a simple
electrical connection
Individually variable,
joystick-controlled speed for each joint yielding precise manipulation of
all joints
Single-sided, quick-change,
accessory mounting system
