Vlad Alexandru Pătrulescu, the winner of the robotics competition 1st edition “Looking for The New Shakey”, organised by the Scientific Senate of Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania, presented his invention at the opening of the Bucharest Motor Show.
This is the Lens Robot - an individually designed project that is equipped with modular measuring systems. It can travel over rough terrain and can be used in toxic environments or on reconnaissance missions. It can be used as a disaster rescuer, in geodetic measurements, mine operations or checking power lines.
The Lens robot is basically a platform with legs that resembles a spider with 8 arms that allow it to traverse any terrain no matter how bumpy or dangerous.
The camera allows piloting from the perspective of Person I. The light sensor has a very high sensitivity and can play back images at night without illumination or the need for a light source. This allows it to operate in stealth mode.
The winner of the 1st Robotics Competition presents his new project, called EXO FRAME
With the prize money from the Looking for The New Shakey competition, Vlad started developing a new robotics project called EXO Frame. It involves making a robotic exoskeleton that brings to mind the Iron Man or Edge of Tomorrow movies.
”The EXO Frame is created from modular elements that allow for the perfect fit on the person using it. With the help of scans and measurements taken, the algorithm will understand the geometric details and body shape. Thus the adjustments made to the structure help the movements of the exoskeleton to have the same points of application as the human skeleton. Using this exoskeleton, humans will be able to push their limits and be able to use the force of a robot directly. A more practical and easier way to carry out different jobs or activities than using an actual robot that cannot make decisions on its own.", explains young inventor Vlad Alexandru Pătrulescu.
EXO Frame is a way of integrating technology into the human body offering significant benefits. Lifting and transporting heavy objects, working for long periods in industrial or military conditions. Improves the efficiency and safety of high-risk and physically demanding activities.
About Vlad Alexandru Pătrulescu
Vlad is a first year student and came to Bucharest to participate in the first edition of the national robotics competition "Looking for the New Shakey". The competition is organised by the Scientific Senate of the Dan Voiculescu Foundation for the Development of Romania.
The young man was not intimidated, even though he had competition from Romanian robotics teams who had entered robots that had won international awards. He presented his spider-shaped robot to the jury and managed to score ahead of all the other competitors winning the grand prize.
Vlad confessed that he likes to work alone on his projects. He often doesn't even tell his mother, who is a dentist, because he knows that "if you reveal your plans to others, there's a good chance you won't be able to carry them out". He doesn't see it as hard work and tries to use any spare time for his robotics projects. He has been admitted to the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics (FIIR) in Romania and has many sketches of inventions waiting to be realised.
