Hey! That's my robot!
At least, it was. Hazbot III was one of the demonstration systems we developed in 1991-1995 to validate several technologies (computer-aided remote driving, first entry and reconnaissance of an incident site, robotic access to natural spaces, unlocking and opening doors, climbing stairs, on-board pressurization system for operation in atmospheres containing combustible vapors, etc.) that were being transferred from NASA/JPL robot development labs to industrial applications. The system was a highly-customized version of a Remotec III mobile robot chassis, with a one-off superstructure developed at JPL.
I can't believe the $20,000-$30,000 price tag! We sold it off as surplus equipment a few years ago. I don't remember the exact auction price, but whoever is selling it now is making quite a profit.
-dave
