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Released:
2017

DESCRIPTION

Ariane is a Robotic-Arms from IFREMER (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea). It is built for Exploration, Research, Picking. Key figures: 1800 kg, 600 min runtime, 7 degrees of freedom, released 2017.

Operated via joystick and six control screens, Ariane skims the seafloor on a single optical fibre link, mapping terrain and collecting samples with articulated arms.

FEATURES

  • With its own power supply, it skims over the seafloor to map the terrain or touches down to collect samples with its articulated arms.
  • In 10 hours, the robot can travel around 10 kilometres.
  • Its thrusters can keep it in the same position even in a strong current.
  • Ariane can be launched from any vessel, even small boats with no dynamic positioning.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Physical
Weight1800 kg
Mobility
Movement TypeStationary
Degrees of Freedom7
Speed3.7 km/h
ManipulationMid
Power
Battery Life10 hours
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Ariane?

Operated via joystick and six control screens, Ariane skims the seafloor on a single optical fibre link, mapping terrain and collecting samples with articulated arms.

Who makes the Ariane?

The Ariane is made by IFREMER (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea), a robotics company based in France.

How much does the Ariane cost?

IFREMER (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) has not publicly announced pricing for the Ariane. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.

What is the Ariane used for?

The Ariane is designed for exploration, research, picking, and scanning. It is used in research settings.

How much does the Ariane weigh?

The Ariane weighs 1,800 kg.

How fast is the Ariane?

The Ariane can move at speeds of up to 3.7 km/h.

What is the battery life of the Ariane?

The Ariane runs for 10 hours on a charge.

How many degrees of freedom does the Ariane have?

The Ariane has 7 degrees of freedom.

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