MarkV-A1

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IDF American Andros EOD robot. This particular model is the MarkV-A1

The MarkV-A1 is a bomb disposal robot designed by Northrop Grumman. It is part of the Remotec ANDROS line, which includes other robotic EODs. MarkV weighs 800 pounds and is about the size of a riding lawn mower. With its manipulator arm fully extended, the robot's height is 8 feet. The tread system is designed to traverse difficult terrain. The MarkV-A1 can be armed with high pressure water disruptors, for disabling bombs, or if necessary, a shotgun.

In total, the MarkV-A1 has four color video cameras, including a camera mounted on one of the poles protruding from the top of the robot. It also features several microphones, lights, and an array of other sensors.

[edit] Operators

• Israel Defense Forces
• Toronto Police Service Emergency Task Force (TPS)
• LAPD Bomb Squad
• United States Army

[edit] See also

• Wheelbarrow (EOD)
• Remotec Andros F6B
• Remotec HD-1
• Remotec Mini-Andors II
• Remotec Wolverine

[edit] References

• http://www.policeone.com/police-technology/robots/articles/82104/
• http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/remotec/markva1.htm

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