Robot searches under cars for bombs.The Onmi Directional Inspection System is a small robot whose primary function is to check under vehicles for explosives, contraband and possibly radiological devices. Developed by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, in Warren, Mich., ODIS ODIS Omni-Directional Inspection System ODIS Origin Destination Information System ODIS Offender Data Information System ODIS Optical Digital Image System ODIS Online Distribution Information System ODIS on Demand Innovation Services uses a Raytheon Controller IR 2000AS Silicon camera and an Electronic Personal Dosimeter do·sim·e·ter n. An instrument that measures the amount of radiation absorbed in a given period. dosimeter an instrument used to detect and measure exposure to radiation. EPD EPD expected progeny difference. Mk2 to conduct the inspections. The IR camera provides night vision capability, while the EPD has a 100 percent detection rate of alpha, beta and gamma particles using several diode detectors, according to TARDEC TARDEC Tank and Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (US Army) spokesman Paul D. Mehney. The system can be used at airport security checkpoints and other sensitive locations, he said. ODIS weighs 40 pounds and is leas than 4 inches tall. Tele-operated, it can move in any direction at a top speed of 4.1 feet per second. It is powered by a single charge via a NiCad or SINCGARS SINCGARS Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System (US DoD) SINCGARS Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System military pack battery for two hours. |
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