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JUDILLA, Roel John C. and Virgilio MALANG: SMART Bomb Disposal Robot (CII)

1.  The Invention

 

Title

SMART Bomb Disposal Robot


The problem the inventor(s) wanted to solve

  1. make the robot accessible to the society
  2. create a robot that is easy to operate and versatile
  3. disposable and compose of parts available locally

 

Description.

The invention is intended as a device that will aid the bomb technician to perform neutralization techniques for explosive devices. The bomb technician will be able to accurately manipulate the robotic arm and gripper as well as the movement of the robot thru the aid of sensors which are digitally controlled thru a computer program.


Presentation.

  1. dimension is 3’ x 2’ x 2’
  2. 24 vDC power supply and remotely operated


Fields of application

  1. military and police explosive identification and disposal
  2. search and rescue operations in hazardous area

 

Advantages

  1. requires less number of hours for training to operate
  2. 100% of the parts are sourced out locally (concern on availability and replicability)
  3. accurate movement due to digital controls and sensors
  4. cheaper compared to imported bomb disposal robot

 

Stage of development.

Production item

Documentation available:  ( ) No   (√ ) Yes
  leaflet, brochure and video

2.  The inventor (or inventors)

 

Name

Roel John C. JUDILLA, Virgilio MALANG

 

Photo.

 

Self introduction.

Roel John C. Judilla, Associate Professor of the School of Mechanical Engineering of the Mapua Institute of Technology.


Owner of the invention? ( ) No  (√  ) Yes

3.  Protection

 

Patent Status:
Utility Model Patent Application No. 2-2007-000303 is under process and pending

 

Priority

September 2007


Countries where it is in force

Philippines

4.  Business intention

 

Licensing and cooperation is the preferred business model

5.  Contact

 

Name Roel John C. Judilla and Virgilio Malang

Address:

Mapua Institute of Technology, Manila, PHILIPPINES
Fax +632-527-5161   Tel +632-527-6166
E-mail:  rjcjudilla@mapua.edu.ph