Urban Enclosed Manuver Unit

sketchfab

The Urban Enclosed Maneuver Unit, or UEMU for short, is a 6 ft tall spider-like robot engineered specifically for navigating urban terrain. Its lengthy, agile and compact legs are linked to its body via electromagnets, allowing it to move effortlessly in diverse environments - from alley walls to interior vents. The robot features a single eye situated at the front, providing 180-degree vision. A solar panel is integrated into the design to supplement its internal batteries, which can operate for up to one year without solar assistance. The UEMU-R model is equipped with a searchlight positioned underneath, ideal for locating survivors trapped in collapsed buildings, illuminating dark pathways or serving as a mobile searchlight for others to assist. Other variants of this robot exist, including the Combat version featuring a machine gun instead of its standard flashlight and the Police model armed with a non-lethal taser to subdue offenders. The UEMU was designed with participation in the Sony Robot Challenge in mind.