Daxbot FAQs
Meet Dax
Dax is a semi-autonomous service robot designed for urban spaces. Dax is optimized for two separate applications: our ADA robots gather measurements on sidewalks using a suite of advanced engineering tools, and our autonomous security robots patrol private properties in concert with local security providers.
We built Dax robots to be a psychologically safe and enjoyable experience for everyone they meet.
How Fast Is Dax?
We designed Dax for a max cruising speed of 4 mph. They also have a turbo boost that they can use for crossing streets. When assessing sidewalks for accessibility, Dax drives at a normal walking pace.
How Big Is Dax?
Dax is 3 feet high and 2 feet wide. Three feet of robotic goodwill.
Are Urban Service Robots Safe?
Dax is designed with collision detection, just like some cars are.
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Collision avoidance detects and avoids hazards mostly on its own. If Dax hits an incredibly congested or tricky area, he can alert a Dax operator. Dax also has an emergency stop that his operator can activate remotely or a bystander can physically press.
How Does Dax Navigate?
We designed Dax to use GPS and pre-plotted routes to navigate. Along the way, Dax’s cameras and sensors help it avoid obstacles and cross streets safely.
Can Dax Drive Off-Road?
Dax robots have all-terrain treads for snow, gravel, pavement, and dirt. They can go over potholes up to 10 cm deep and navigate rocky or bare terrain. They are designed to go anywhere that is ADA-compatible.
How Long Does Dax's Battery Last?
Dax robots can run for 8-12 hours on a battery charge.
Can Dax Operate In The Rain?
Dax can maneuver in rain, snow, humidity, and sunshine. He’s tested for temperatures as low as -20C (-4F) and as high as 49C. (120F).
Will Service Robots Take Jobs?
We're betting that Dax won't affect the employment rate, but he will affect what's possible in everyday life.
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Dax is designed for the dirty, dull, and dangerous. They are most helpful for tasks like ADA sidewalk evaluations and security patrol, which are routine detail-focused jobs that automate the repeatable and facilitate industry growth. Inventions like Dax in the past have tended to change how we work rather than taking and giving nothing back. You can see this in innovations like the tractor, which replaced people plowing fields with horsepower.
Won't People Steal Dax?
Dax robots are heavy and hard to steal. Our patrol bots always work with live security backup, and our ADA bots are constantly monitored while they collect data. Dax robots also depend on their mother system to operate, and are tracked via GPS.