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News Release from: Delta Line Europe UK | Subject: Miniature robot
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 May 2007
Miniature robot with upgradeable
computing power
Delta Line Europe has announced the Khepera III miniature robot with upgradeable embedded computing power using the KoreBot system, and multiple sensors.
All over the world, Robots are on the move They are painting, drawing, testing, soldering, playing; for our comfort, our pleasure, for amusement and even for our assistance
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 13 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Features available on the platform can match the performances of much bigger robots, with upgradeable embedded computing power using the KoreBot system, multiple sensors for detecting both long range and short range objects, swappable battery pack system giving optimal autonomy, and exceptional differential drive odometry.
The Khepera is still able to move on small spaces such as tabletops but it is also designed to move on laboratory floors.
Rough floor surfaces, carpets, and even doorsteps are not a problem for the Khepera III.
It is the perfect solution for real world of swarm robotics experiments.
The Khepera III architecture provides exceptional modularity.
As with any K-Team robot, the Khepera III uses an extension bus system for unlimited configurations.
The robot base can be used with or without a KoreBot board.
The KoreBot uses a standard embedded Linux Operating System for quick and easy autonomous application development.
Without the KoreBot, the robot can be remotely operated, as with the previous Kheperas, it is easily interfaced with any Personal Computer.
Remote operation programs can be written with Matlab, LabView, or with any programming language supporting serial port communication.
The robot base includes an array of 9 Infrared Sensors for obstacle detection as well as 5 Ultrasonic Sensors for long range object detection.
It also offers an optional front pair of ground Infrared Sensors for line following and table edge detection.
The robot motor powerhouse is a Portescap 16mm with integrated Encoders and a spur gearbox.
The DC motor solution specified for its high quality, exceptional efficiency and high positional accuracy.
The swappable battery pack system provides a unique solution for almost continuous experiments, as an empty battery can be replaced in a couple of seconds.
The KoreBot, the robot can also host standard Compact Flash extension cards, supporting WiFi, Bluetooth, extra storage space, and many others.
Delta Line Europe sized and selected the Portescap 16N28 210E F16.235 + B16.0.27.
This is a DC ironless motor 7.5V, with a torque constant of 4.2mNm/A and a very low no load current.
The integrated encoder F16 gives 16 pulses per revolution at a thickness of 3.6mm.The spur gearbox B16 is very light with its synthetic housing.
The general design with the metallic gears will give a high reliability.
The parameters such as high power/size/weight ratio, silent running, low current consumption, reliability, etc..
will allow the Kephera III to reach unique performances in the area of the miniature Robots.
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