The technology behind HiBot is backed by years of experience in developing and implementing practical robots and mechatronic devices at Hirose-Fukushima Laboratory of the Tokyo Institute of Technology. This is why HiBot possesses the high-end, cutting-edge technology and skills necessary to develop the high-efficiency robots or devices that comply with your requests.
If you are looking for robots or mechatronic devices for industry, field works, social welfare, education or other purposes, please contact us.
HiBot can do it.
Recent Developments
Expliner: robot for inspection of very-high-voltage transmission lines
Helios 9: strategic, cutting-edge technology applied to search and rescue missions
ACM-R5: amphibious snake-like robot
Available Robots
Much of the technology created at Hirose-Fukushima Laboratory was developed in cooperation with us. Below are a few examples of practical robots. For more details, please consult the website of Hirose-Fukushima Laboratory.
ExplinerRobot for very high power line inspections
Preventive maintenance of high voltage transmission lines is an
important but dangerous task that requires the interruption of
electricity distribution. Expliner was developed to automate the
inspection tasks, moving on high-voltage lines and overcoming obstacles
such as spacers and suspender clamps, while providing detailed feedback
of the cables in a way that human operators would not be able to
accomplish.The mobility concept of Expliner allows it to perform a wide
variety of obstacle avoidance motions tens of meters above the ground.Powered by two SH2Tiny, one SH2 Controller, six boards TitechDriver ver.1 and one Mini2Axis
When large urban areas are stricken by natural disasters, the rescue teams may need to overcome dangerous and irregular obstacles to reach the victims. Helios-IX was designed for such applications. It is a powerful tracked vehicle with center of mass control, which allows it to perform several different motions on stairs and uneven terrain. Helios-IX is equipped with a manipulator that can be used to remove obstacles, carry tools and also to overcome obstacles.
Powered by SH2Tiny,TitechDriver ver.1, 3-Axes DC Power Module and 6-Axes Attitude sensor
The Helios Carrier is a
robust auxiliary platform,
commonly employed in
support missions. It may
be equipped with cameras
and other sensors, such
as laser range finders,
thermal imaging devices,
chemical compound
sensors and more.
The Helios Carrier is
equipped with a tail
device that stabilizes it
even in steep, uneven
terrain, therefore increasing
the mobility of the
platformPowered by SH2Tiny,TitechDriver ver.1, 3-Axes DC Power Module and 6-Axes Attitude sensor
ACM-R5 was presented at EXPO2005 in the NEDO Prototype Robot Pavilion. It is a snake-like robot with extra dust sealing, waterproofing and a rigid structure that allows operation under any sever condition. It is composed of several modules with small passive wheels that allow the robot to move smoothly on surfaces.
ACM-R5 can also move sinuously in underwater environments. In the front unit a wireless camera is mounted on a special mechanism that keeps the view orientation always horizontal. ACM-R5 is ideal for inspection and search operations in underwater environments.Available also for demonstrations and exhibitions, please contact us for more details.Powered by Mini 2-Axes Motor Drive and Recharger board
This Active-Chord Mechanism is a wireless-controlled snake-like robot. It is composed of several modules with passive wheels and active joints; it moves smoothly as it reproduces the motion of a snake.
ACM-R3n can generate tri-dimensional motions.
Ideal for research, for entertainment and advertisement. It is fully reprogrammable with adding sensors based on the user's needs.
ACM-R3n in each unit is powered by one Titech SH2 Tiny controller controlling one servo motor; all SH2 Tiny controllers are connected by CAN bus.
Available also for demonstrations and exhibitions, please contact us for more detailsPowered by one Titech SH2 Tiny Controller and Recharger board
in collaboration with:
GRYPHON
Gryphon is a modified version of a commercially-available off-road buggy. Prepared for operations that require extra power and traction, it can carry a GPS unit, sensors and a manipulator for field works. Gryphon can also be used for operations on very steep slopes, in which one or more units function as anchors to a smaller machine.Gryphon can be applied in several different tasks on uneven terrain, such as forestry works, terrain reconnaissance, remote surveillance, humanitarian demining and others.Powered by SH2 Controller,TitechDriver ver.1 and 4AxesDCServo
Snake like robot reproducing the concept of the first snake like robot created by Prof. Shigeo Hirose back in the 1972.Each link is equipped with free casters and by only one actuators vertically displaced in order to connect the next unit
of the body and to recreate the sinuous motion of a snake.
Ideal for research or for entertainment. It is fully reprogrammable with adding sensors based on the user's needs.
ACM-r1 is powered by one HiBot's TITechSH2 Controller that controls, each TitechDriver ver 5 installed in every segment.
Powered by one SH2 Tiny Controller, and for each segment one TitechDriver ver.5
Crawler Modules
A novel concept of crawler robot, combining for the first time compact dimensions, ultra light weight and mobility to overcome high obstacles. Being easily operated by wireless LAN, it is an ideal platform for research and delicate operationsThis HiBot-Topy project is a colaboration between HiBot Corp., a spin-off from Hirose and Fukushima Lab of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Topy Industries, Ltd. Hirose and Fukushima Lab. is well known for the research and development of rescue and mobile robots, while Topy Industries has acquired a great deal of knowledge over the years with the manufacture of virtually every sort of crawlers for construction machines.Powered by SH2Tiny,10A Power Module
in collaboration with:
Roller Walker
Roller Walker is a hybrid mobile robot with a special foot mechanism that can switch between feet soles (for the walking mode) and passive wheels (for the roller-skating mode). On flat surfaces, Roller Walker can move quickly by imitating the motion of skating. The walking mode is slower, but allows Roller Walker to overcome obstacles or move over rough surfaces.
Roller Walker is powered by HiBot's 4-AxesDCservo control boards and TITechSH2 Controller. It is an ideal platform for research on locomotion, being widely used by Universities in Japan. Roller Walker can be provided with or without the ankle control mechanism and the computer system.
Powered by one SH2 Controller and for each leg one 4AxesDCServo
TITRUS
This small dinosaur robot presents high dynamic stability obtained by employing its neck and tail as active dampers during the walking motion.
The tail can also be used as a support to obtain a stable posture when not moving. Moreover, Titrus can accomplish simple grasping tasks utilizing its neck as a manipulator.
Powered by SH2Tiny
Preventive maintenance of high voltage transmission lines is an
important but dangerous task that requires the interruption of
electricity distribution. Expliner was developed to automate the
inspection tasks, moving on high-voltage lines and overcoming obstacles
such as spacers and suspender clamps, while providing detailed feedback
of the cables in a way that human operators would not be able to
accomplish.The mobility concept of Expliner allows it to perform a wide
variety of obstacle avoidance motions tens of meters above the ground.Powered by two 
When large urban areas are stricken by natural disasters, the rescue teams may need to overcome dangerous and irregular obstacles to reach the victims. Helios-IX was designed for such applications. It is a powerful tracked vehicle with center of mass control, which allows it to perform several different motions on stairs and uneven terrain. Helios-IX is equipped with a manipulator that can be used to remove obstacles, carry tools and also to overcome obstacles.
Powered by 
The Helios Carrier is a
robust auxiliary platform,
commonly employed in
support missions. It may
be equipped with cameras
and other sensors, such
as laser range finders,
thermal imaging devices,
chemical compound
sensors and more.
The Helios Carrier is
equipped with a tail
device that stabilizes it
even in steep, uneven
terrain, therefore increasing
the mobility of the
platformPowered by 
ACM-R5 was presented at EXPO2005 in the NEDO Prototype Robot Pavilion. It is a snake-like robot with extra dust sealing, waterproofing and a rigid structure that allows operation under any sever condition. It is composed of several modules with small passive wheels that allow the robot to move smoothly on surfaces.
ACM-R5 can also move sinuously in underwater environments. In the front unit a wireless camera is mounted on a special mechanism that keeps the view orientation always horizontal. ACM-R5 is ideal for inspection and search operations in underwater environments.Available also for demonstrations and exhibitions, please contact us for more details.Powered by 
This Active-Chord Mechanism is a wireless-controlled snake-like robot. It is composed of several modules with passive wheels and active joints; it moves smoothly as it reproduces the motion of a snake.
ACM-R3n can generate tri-dimensional motions.
Ideal for research, for entertainment and advertisement. It is fully reprogrammable with adding sensors based on the user's needs.
ACM-R3n in each unit is powered by one Titech SH2 Tiny controller controlling one servo motor; all SH2 Tiny controllers are connected by CAN bus.
Available also for demonstrations and exhibitions, please contact us for more detailsPowered by one 
Gryphon is a modified version of a commercially-available off-road buggy. Prepared for operations that require extra power and traction, it can carry a GPS unit, sensors and a manipulator for field works. Gryphon can also be used for operations on very steep slopes, in which one or more units function as anchors to a smaller machine.Gryphon can be applied in several different tasks on uneven terrain, such as forestry works, terrain reconnaissance, remote surveillance, humanitarian demining and others.Powered by 
Snake like robot reproducing the concept of the first snake like robot created by Prof. Shigeo Hirose back in the 1972.Each link is equipped with free casters and by only one actuators vertically displaced in order to connect the next unit
of the body and to recreate the sinuous motion of a snake.
Ideal for research or for entertainment. It is fully reprogrammable with adding sensors based on the user's needs.
ACM-r1 is powered by one HiBot's TITechSH2 Controller that controls, each TitechDriver ver 5 installed in every segment.
Powered by one 
A novel concept of crawler robot, combining for the first time compact dimensions, ultra light weight and mobility to overcome high obstacles. Being easily operated by wireless LAN, it is an ideal platform for research and delicate operationsThis HiBot-Topy project is a colaboration between HiBot Corp., a spin-off from Hirose and Fukushima Lab of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Topy Industries, Ltd. Hirose and Fukushima Lab. is well known for the research and development of rescue and mobile robots, while Topy Industries has acquired a great deal of knowledge over the years with the manufacture of virtually every sort of crawlers for construction machines.Powered by 
Roller Walker is a hybrid mobile robot with a special foot mechanism that can switch between feet soles (for the walking mode) and passive wheels (for the roller-skating mode). On flat surfaces, Roller Walker can move quickly by imitating the motion of skating. The walking mode is slower, but allows Roller Walker to overcome obstacles or move over rough surfaces.
Roller Walker is powered by HiBot's 4-AxesDCservo control boards and TITechSH2 Controller. It is an ideal platform for research on locomotion, being widely used by Universities in Japan. Roller Walker can be provided with or without the ankle control mechanism and the computer system.
Powered by one 