Specifications & Controls
Specifications & Controls
Chapter 3
AmigoBot is an intelligent mobile robot. Combined with state-of-the-art robotics software
like ARIA, ArNetworking, SONARNL, and MobileEyes
running on your PC, AmigoBot can
actually determine where it is (localization) and find its way safely from one place to the
next (navigation); with your help (teleoperation) and without your help (self-guided
navigation), all the while going around obstacles, through doors, over bumps, under
tables…
Figure 9. AmigoBot features
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AmigoBot is intended for indoor use in wheelchair-accessible places, including homes,
schools, nursing homes, hospitals, offices, and research labs. The small (28 x 33 x 13
centimeters), lightweight (3.6 kilograms with batteries), and highly maneuverable
(meters-per-second translation; 300 degrees-per-second rotation; turns in place)
AmigoBot robot has a high impact-resistant polycarbonate body with a solid, but
lightweight aluminum chassis. Each of its two solid 10.2 centimeter-diameter rubber tires
are driven by a reversible 12 VDC motor. The drive system includes a passive rear caster
for balance.
The standard AmigoBot comes with eight range-finding sonar: one on each side, four
forward facing and two in the rear for 360-degree sensing coverage.
Figure 10. AmigoBot's sensors, controls, indicators and ports
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