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 6-Axis 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.






ACM-R3

This Active-Chord Mechanism is a wireless-controlled snake-like robot. It is composed of several modules with passive wheels and active joints, and moves smoothly as it reproduces the motion of a snake.

ACM-R3 can adapt to irregular terrain due to its tri-dimensional mobility, being an ideal platform for research on new locomotion methods.






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.




ACM-R5

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.





S-90

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 operations.

This 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.