Green. Quiet. Efficient.

The TaxiBot is a semi-robotic, pilot-controlled towing aircraft undercarriage system. The vehicle tows the aircraft close to the take off point - without running engines. This process will be steered by the pilot.

 

 

The TaxiBot system includes the following major elements

 

• Unique NLG interface clamping mechanism mounted on a “rotating turret” for :

  • Load alleviation during pushback, acceleration and braking

  • Transferring pilot tiller steering commands to the tug wheels via a steering control system.

 

• For some Airbus A/C – ARINC connection to NLG additional plug

 

No additional weight carried by the airplane. 

 

 

Main TaxiBot advantages

 

• No modification to airplanes systems

• No extra weight and no reduction in cargo space

• Insignificant pilot training based on CBT – same cockpit controls and pilot feeling as normal taxiing

• Same concept for all NB and WB airplanes, same procedures

• The TaxiBot is not using APU power to move the airplane, its carrying all required energy for the convoy (TaxiBot & airplane)

• The TaxiBot provide major safety improvements:

  • Better traction and grip in contaminated taxiways (with Ice & snow)

  • Better operator visual contact with airplane wing tips during pushback

  • Intuitive maneuverability during pushback

  • No A/C blast in the gate area

• Immediate taxi after pushback increases efficiency in the gate area

 

 

The TaxiBot Operator

 

• The TaxiBot is designed for one man operation

• In line steering provides excellent field of view of both wing tips during pushback, provides full over torque protection and immunity to Jackknife

 

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