Kubota

Although a number of wheeled robots can traverse uneven terrain, their body doesn't stay level as they do so, making them unsuitable for many tasks. That's where the KATR comes in, as it uses extendable legs to maintain an even cargo deck.

Kubota has built a robust brand for its agricultural machinery and hence it was no surprise to see the company showing an unpowered exoskeleton at IREX this week. The ARM-1 is expected to sell for around US$1,100-1,200 as a productivity aid for fruit picking and similar activities.

Kubota's transformable four-passenger 4WD utility quickly converts from one-to-two-row seating, allowing the operator to choose between additional passenger capacity or cargo space, depending on the task at hand.

February 12, 2009 With Mother Nature currently demonstrating unprecedented wildfire power in the Australian state of Victoria, cost-efficient firefighting so

June 21, 2007 Sitting somewhere between a golf cart, an ATV and a tiny utility, Kubota's RTV1100 is a curious-looking vehicle. But this fun little diesel-powere