This is the first inexpensive robot dedicated to positioning and placing of Waterwall products over suspicious objects located in public areas. The robot is able to carry an un-inflated Waterwall on a portable jig through a standard door opening guided by video cameras that have day and night capability. The robot is able to turn in its tracks and climb a 40 degree pitch or stair way and lift via its jib a 250 kg weight a metre high. The jib can also be replaced with other appliances if other articulation is needed.
Connected to the Waterwall is a standard un-inflated water hose or standard garden hose depending on local source that is towed behind from a hose reel under the control of an operator. Once the robot is close to the object in question, the Waterwall is inflated with air and positioned over the object. As soon as it is in position water is pumped into the Waterwall under local water pressure until the pressure relief valves are activated indicating that the Waterwall is full.
Sensors can be fitted to the internal sides of the Waterwall to monitor the anticipated threat and relay any information back to the operator. In most cases the suspicious object will not be an improvised explosive or dirty device and the object may be removed safely. However, should the object present a problem the situation will continued to be monitored until expert help arrives.