NIC Instruments has introduced a new light-weight remote operated vehicle (ROV) designed to offer a rapid response capability to troops dealing with terrorist bombs, at DSEi in London.

The aluminium and titanium First Responder can be deployed by a two-man team and can be broken down into modular components allowing it to be carried into difficult to access areas which other transport vehicles cannot reach.

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Developed over the last two years, the ROV can be fitted with a three-section arm with a claw that allows it to lift objects and open doors.

It is controlled by a belt-mounted radio and touch-pad ruggedised laptop and integrates seamlessly with other PC-based software.

The first models are expected to be produced in March 2008.

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