ArmInfo. Young professionals studying in ANEL (Armenian National Engineering Laboratories) presented an innovative development CartBot - a device for the transportation of goods, which allows you to conveniently and more safely organize your trips at airports, large supermarkets and industrial buildings.
The authors of CartBot, which is a kind of "smart" cargo cart, are Mkrtich Harutyunyan and David Danielyan, who presented their product to the EU delegation headed by the EU Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Armenia Piotr Switalski. The visit of the European mission took place as part of a press tour to enterprises and start-ups, which were provided with financial and technical assistance under the EU-SMEDA program.
In an interview with ArmInfo, the specialists noted that the work on the creation of the device lasted over two years. "At the moment we are working on the third prototype of this product, concentrating on expanding the functions that will allow us to carry loads weighing from 5 to 7 kg," said Mkrtich Harutyunyan. He said that the device has two USB ports, which makes it possible to charge gadgets and put the container with a drink, maintaining its temperature at the desired level.
The device, according to the developers, through its internal system connects the user's phone, and during the entire stay at the airport follows him, echoing his movements and keeping the necessary speed. In addition, thanks to the embedded sensor system, the device detects obstacles and successfully circumvents them. In case of attempted theft, the system is blocked, after which it loudly signals possible unauthorized interventions.. The young engineers plan that in the final product with which the guys plan to enter the Armenian market, the device will be connected to the airport security system, which will keep the cargo safe and sound during the stay in the area. ANEL students told that in the future the device can be used for family trips, for which the size of the device will twice exceed the parameters of the existing prototype, and the weight of the allowable load will be up to 100 kg. Also on the market will be similar devices for solo travel, in particular for representatives of the business segment.
"We would like after the final development of the product, provide it on rental terms to airports, large shopping centers, where people could freely use it for cargo transportation, which will greatly facilitate their stay at the airport or other facilities", Mkrtich Harutyunyan said. To note, the "Armenian National Engineering Laboratories" center was founded in September 2013. It is a center of excellence, which houses 30 educational and research laboratories. ANEL is located on the territory of the main branch of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) and occupies four floors of the 10th building with a total area of 1600 sq. m. ANEL's main goal is to meet the existing demand in specialists and graduates with technical education, in accordance with modern requirements, in order to fill the shortage of employees in Armenian high-tech companies and promote the development of an innovative business environment, thereby increasing the international competitiveness of large Armenian companies.