Germany – FOP Shvachko V. V.

”Linse” Radio-controlled boat

2012-05-07

| 1940s, Adaptive, Military, Mobile robots, Self-propelled systems, Shipping

During World War II, German Navy (Kriegsmarine) used the Linse radio-controlled boats. This boat was designed for diversion operations to undermine the enemy ships. Linse had a length of 5.75 m, width – 1.75 m, crew – 1 person, the engine power of 70 kW, 1 propeller. The boat was capable of traveling at distance…

KUKA’s Industrial robot

2012-04-27

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| 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Automatic, Industry, Manipulation robots, Programmable

KUKA Aktiengesellschaft (Germany) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of robotics as well as plant and systems engineering.[1] In 1973 KUKA created the world’s first industrial robot with six electromechanically driven axes, known as FAMULUS. Today the company’s 4 and 6 axis robots range from 3 kg to 1300 kg payloads, and 350 mm…

Tracked mine

2012-04-02

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| 1940s, Adaptive, Military, Mobile robots, Self-propelled systems

During World War II, the German army (Wehrmacht) used three remotely operated Tracked mines: the light Goliath (Sd.Kfz. 302/303a/303b), the medium Springer (Sd.Kfz. 304) and the heavy Borgward IV (Sd.Kfz. 301).[7] Their task was to carry a charge of high explosives under armor protection into a target and detonate it there. British soldiers with…