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Marionette is a software and hardware toolkit which enables the rapid development and deployment of robotic and autonomous systems for use across numbers sectors.
About
Marionette™ is a unique system which acts as the heart of robotic and autonomous systems. Developed over 10 years, and now utilised across industries including defence, nuclear, civil infrastructure and agriculture, it enables the rapid development and safe, secure deployment of remote and autonomous systems. The technology delivers capabilities including remote control, GPS waypoint following, obstacle detection and avoidance and follow-me to any equipped vehicle. Furthermore it allows the rapid add-on and control of sensors and tools such as robotic arms, sprayers, cutters and more. All elements of the system can then be monitored and controlled by operators through a wide-range of interaction methods ranging from in-field tablet/smart phone systems to fixed operations centres.
DCE works with a wide range of vehicle manufacturers to integrate Marionette in to wheeled and tracked platforms ranging from 250kg to 60 tonnes. These platforms are commonly available to us where a suitable customer requirement arises.
Key Benefits
- Safety & Security: Marionette is designed to comply with the rigorous standards required by our customers in Defence and Nuclear.
- Cost: We work across markets and aim to sell at scale, allowing us to achieve highly competitive prices for world-leading technology.
- Speed of Deployment & Iteration: Marionette is a toolkit - each project we deliver adds new capabilities which are compatible with existing deployments and ensures our customers always have access to the newest developments.
- Remote access and supportability: Where required, permitted and configured, Marionette allows remote access to systems enabling live support and system monitoring.
Applications
•Autonomous Transport of Nuclear Materials Phase 3: Follow-on for Sellafield, a key UK nuclear site. Marionette will be used to enable 24/7 operations for relocation of nuclear waste.
•Thames Tideway: UK project enabling 10+ year deployment of tunnel inspection system for a major new UK sewerage system.
•Enabling Almond Mummy Removal: DCE's X-series vehicle and Marionette was central to InsightTRAC's development of their automated Almond mummy removal system designed to remove unharvested almonds from trees out of season so as to control the Navel Orange Worm: https://www.insighttrac.com/technology/