Ixys documents VJU control system powering Roboxi runway rover

Sep 5, 2024 · Partnership · Roboxi · Inspection

Ixys published a VJU Studio case study describing the control system used on the Roboxi rover for airport runway inspection and maintenance workflows.

The case gives Roboxi a sourced operational record beyond funding by showing how its runway rover was integrated for airport inspection and maintenance workflows.

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  • The case study describes VJU Studio powering the Roboxi rover for airport runway inspection and maintenance workflows.
  • Ixys says the project involved Roboxi and Avinor and moved from concept to a fully operational rover in less than five months.
  • The case highlights modular rover design, hardware integration, joystick/video control, safety-system integration and a fail-safe autonomous braking function.

Roboxi develops autonomous airside robots for airport runway, taxiway and apron inspection, including FOD detection, lighting inspection, surface monitoring and wildlife deterrence.