SKA Custom Robots and Machines offering interactive robotic experience during Xponential

October 5, 2020 | AUVSI News

Although Xponential is taking place in a virtual environment this year, that doesn’t mean that attendees won’t be able to have an interactive experience, thanks to the efforts of engineering consulting and contracting firm SKA Custom Robots and Machines.

During the show, SKA, an exhibitor during this year’s Xponential, will demonstrate robotics being teleoperated. The demonstrations will feature Ultra-Light Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) being controlled and maneuvered around a makeshift obstacle course, offering attendees a third person perspective.

On Thursday, Oct. 8, attendees will actually be able to take control of the UGVs and teleoperate the vehicles themselves from their own computers.

“Just because they’re socially distanced doesn’t mean they can’t get involved,” says Spencer Krause, director of Product Development for SKA.  

Robotic operations like this have real world applications, including for the military to keep men and women out of harm’s way. These types of operations would also be beneficial in today’s current climate where social distance has become the new norm.

The demonstration was put together fairly last minute, but with a core competency in mechatronics and hardware, SKA doesn’t shy away from any robotics, mechanical, electrical, design, or software problem, and takes pride in delivering results on time no matter how tight a window they make be working in. 

“SKA can solve difficult challenges in a short amount of time,” Krause says with a laugh.

SKA is looking to interact with other robotics companies who want to build custom robots and machines. The company will have swag set up on its tables, and will even be doing giveaways, so be sure to visit their booth during the show.