Description
RugoBox® is a simple, modular and affordable device for measuring the macrotexture of the road surface. Easily integrated on a vehicle equipped with a hitch, the device allows for single or dual track measurements. Compliant with the requirements of the latest version of the ISO 13473-1 standard, the device provides a notion of adherence through the MPD (Mean Profile Depth) and ETD (Equivalent Texture Depth) indicators.
RugoBox® is supplied with softwares for acquisition and processing allowing to exploit the associated indicators (visualization, acceptance report…).
Highlights
Portable
 → Easily transportable and can be installed on all vehicles equipped with a standard hitch.
Fully comprehensive tool
 → One laser measuring head.
 → Odometer and GPS for positioning the measurements.
 → Dashboard camera
 → Ability to capture events to help processing and complete the measurement context.
Available options
 → Can be easily extended with a second measuring head, Wi-Fi connectivity, or the control computer or tablet.
Up to date
 → The system components, such as the processing algorithms, comply with the latest requirements of ISO 13473-1.
Reachable
 → The system components were carefully selected in order to control the product cost, while back-up performance.
Easy to process
 → MPD / ETD indicators are calculated directly at real time.
 → The RugoSoft processing software supplied allows to edit acceptance reports, but also for particular or advanced uses.
Features
RugoBox® contains by default:
 • A control box and its power supply cable (cigarette lighter type)
 • A distance measuring system (DMI) on a wheel of the vehicle
 • A magnetic GPS
 • A webcam and its suction cup holder
 • A storage case
 • A mechanical support for vehicule hitch.
Accessories
RugoBox® can include :
 • A second measuring head and its connection cable
 • A Wi-Fi connection on the control box
 • A Wi-Fi tablet
 • A laptop computer