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ERA-MOBI Mobile Robot PlatformERRATIC - A new mobile robot platformIndustrial Strength PC-on-Wheels for Research, Education, and Applications The ERRATIC platform (from the Latin errare: to wander) is compact, powerful, and capable of carrying a full load of robotics equipment, including an integrated PC, laser rangefinder, pan tilt unit, sonar ring, and stereo camera. Request Quote & Order |
Kurt Konolige, the inventor of the highly successful Pioneer line of robots, has designed a next-generation robot platform for educational and research robotics.
The ERRATIC platform (from the Latin errare: to wander) is compact, powerful, and capable of carrying a full load of robotics equipment, including an integrated PC, laser rangefinder, pan tilt unit, and stereo camera.
We have designed the ERRATIC robot platform to be simple, reasonably priced, and highly expandable. The ERRATIC platform was created with the experience of many years of teaching an advanced robotics course at Stanford University, as well as participation in DARPA mobile robot projects such as Centibots and LAGR (Learning And Ground Robots).
Check out this map made with the ERA-MOBI robot platform using the Hokuyo URG sensor!
What distinguishes the ERA-MOBI from other mobile robots in this class? Our design philosophy has focused on the following components:
Because of efficiencies in design and advances in use of off-the-shelf components, we are able to offer these robot platforms at very attractive prices, in keeping with our vision for robot platforms: compact, inexpensive, powerful. The ERA-MOBI costs less than other platforms in its class for the same or better features.
High-level control software for the ERA-MOBI is provided by the open-source Player/Stage system, which is supported by a large user base. There are custom, open-source drivers for ERRATIC hardware and peripherals. ERA-MOBI offers a true ready-to-use experience.
Additional accessories are available separately.
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| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Base platform | 40cm (L) x 41cm (W) x 15 cm (H) Lightweight, strong aluminum alloy Dimensional Drawings |
| Wheels | 12.5 cm diameter (driven) 6.25 cm diameter (caster) Polymer core, soft non-marking rubber tread |
| Drive type | Differential, single rear caster |
| Maximum speed | 2.0 m/sec |
| Motors | DC reversible with gearhead 72 W continuous power |
| Encoder | Precision optical encoder 500 counts per motor revolution |
| Controller | 16 bit microcontroller Integrated controller / motor driver |
| Power | 12.8V, 20AH lithium iron phosphate battery 5V, 12V, 19V power bus for peripherals 5A charger |
| Endurance | ~20 hours, PC only ~8 hours with nominal movement |
| Weight | 7.5 Kg (16 lbs 7 oz) (base, battery) 8.4 Kg (18 lbs 7 oz) (base, battery, computer, sonar) 9.3 Kg (20 lbs 7 oz) (base, battery, computer, sonar, Hokuyo LRF, pan/tilt, STOC) |
| Payload | 10 Kg (22 lbs) |
| Onboard PC |
FIT-PC2 |
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| ERA-MOBI | Base platform with wheels, controller, battery, charger, and cables. Includes computer and software. |
Videre Design offers a selection of sensors and cameras to meet your application needs.
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| ERA-LRF-HOK-UTM | Hokuyo UTM-30LX laser range finder |
| ERA-LRF-HOK-URG | Hokuyo URG-04LX laser range finder |
| ERA-LRF-HOK-UG01 | Hokuyo URG-04LX-UG01 laser range finder |
| ERA-PAN-TILT | Pan-Tilt Unit, ±90° pan and tilt, direct drive, ball bearing servos |
| ERA-TILT | Tilt Unit, ± 90° tilt, direct drive, ball-bearing servo |
| ERA-SONAR | Sonar ring of eight MaxSonar EZ1 sonars |
| STOC | Stereo Camera |
| DCSG | Monocular camera |
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