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The housing. The robot's self-supporting body consists of aircraft-grade aluminium and is laser-cut from an aluminium sheet 3 mm thick. It is then bent into shape and soldered to be waterproof. It consists of an upper and a lower shell. The underbody structure holds the two power trains and is attached firmly to them. The electronics are housed in a cushioned internal shell.
 
FORBOT Housing
Aluminium housing
Upper and lower shells
Accommodates power train
Splash-proof
Electronics are cushioned
 

The lower shell. The design of the lower shell provides enough clearance to negotiate small obstacles (such as stones or branches) in rough terrain, without needing to be raised.

The retractable handle integrated with the rear of the vehicle makes it possible for a single person to carry the robot.

The lower shell has splashboards that extend beyond the wheels at the side, thereby providing protection against splashes, and increasing the area of the upper shell installed above it.

 

 

The inside shell is installed flexibly inside the lower shell with six elastic rubber buffers.


The upper shell is attached to the lower shell with four screws, but is easily removed. It serves as a platform for a panning head, lift mast, customer-specified sensors and antennas for radio communications. The cover is also manufactured from aluminium. When delivered, this is 3 cm in height. It can, however, be adjusted to meet individual customer requirements.

There is a seal between the upper and the lower shells.

   
 
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