WMR News

Irisys, a Radiometric Thermal Imaging developer were able to provide a demonstration of the IRI 1002 Multipoint Radiometer in the WMR laboratory. The team would like to thank Sat Sandhu, Product Marketing Manager for his time. The Radiometer provides real time temperature, monitoring 256 data points.

Irisys: www.irisys.co.uk
IRI 1002 Multipoint Radiometer: Technical Data Sheet

Recently, in Victorville, CA the DARPA Urban Grand Challenge took place. In first place came Tartan Racing (Pittsburgh), followed by the Stanford Racing Team and Victor Tango (Blacksburg).

“Vehicles competing in the Urban Challenge will have to think like human drivers and continually make split-second decisions to avoid moving vehicles, including robotic vehicles without drivers, and operate safely on the course. The urban setting adds considerable complexity to the challenge faced by the robotic vehicles, and replicates the environments where many of today’s military missions are conducted.”  
- Dr. Norman Whitaker, Urban Challenge Program Manager -

Videos can be accessed at: The DARPA Website

Dr Abdul Kalam, President of India (06.2002 – 06.2007), visited WMG on Sunday 21st October to meet staff and students, and to talk on the subject of 'The Future of India's Space Programme'.

WMR was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to give Dr Abdul Kalam a presentation outlining the project, as well as a live demonstration of the MiraSot Evo3 and Evo4 robots.

Gallery: Dr Abdul Kalam Visits