Northrop Grumman Remotec Next-generation Andros FX Robot on Display at DSEI
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
LONDON, Sept. 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation
(NYSE:NOC) will feature its recently-launched Andros FX unmanned ground vehicle
at the DSEI exhibition, taking place Sept. 15-18 at ExCel, London.
Northrop Grumman subsidiary Remotec Inc. designed Andros FX(TM) to defeat a wide
range of threats including vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices. The more
capable and dexterous robot will be available for viewing on the Northrop
Grumman exhibit at stand S5-310. This is the first time Andros FX has been on
display in the UK.
The most visible features of the Andros FX are the four track pods that replace
the traditional Andros articulators and a new arm design with more lift capacity
and greater dexterity by adding roll joints that provide nine degrees of
freedom. It also features updated system electronics, mobility improvements for
increased speed and maneuverability, and a new touchscreen operator control unit
with 3-D system graphics, advanced manipulator controls and improved user
interface.
"The feedback we have received from EOD teams has indicated what they need most
are more capabilities to counter vehicle-borne IEDs," said Walt Werner,
director, Northrop Grumman Remotec. "Andros FX has been designed from the ground
up, to meet these requirements and provides the most advanced technology while
at the same time making the system easier to use and maintain, and keeping
danger at a distance."
The Andros FX builds on Remotec's F6 family and its 20-year record as a
workhorse for first responders and the military. Like other robots in Remotec's
Andros fleet, its operating system provides much greater information to the
operator while easing user workload through more interactivity with intelligent
payloads such as chemical and radiation sensors. Preset arm positions and the
ability to "fly the gripper" make manipulation of objects much easier, faster
and more accurate.
Andros FX was designed using a proven concurrent engineering process to develop
a superior product at an affordable price. Werner said increased cross-
functional involvement early in the design phase results in a much lower
lifecycle cost as well as a product that can be quickly adapted for a variety of
missions, easily upgraded and expanded, and more efficiently maintained.
Northrop Grumman Remotec will make pricing available in December 2015 and begin
taking orders for the Andros FX in April 2016.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative
systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics
and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
CONTACT: Ken Beedle
+44 (0) 207 747 1910
+44 (0) 7787 174092
ken.beedle(at)euro.ngc.com
Janis Lamar
703-556-1650
janis.lamar(at)ngc.com
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