Segway RMP 210 V3, User Manual

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User Manual
Introduction
Introduction
The RMP 220 V3 incorporates Stanley Innovation's Robotics Mobility Platform V3 (RMP V3) hardware and software improvements
on top of the Segway RMP platform. The result is a product that starts with the robust and durable Segway RMP chassis and adds
features to provide greater versatility and ease-of-use.
Utilizing advanced electric drive, high quality lithium batteries, drive-by-wire control, and dynamic stabilization, these mobility
systems are ready to tackle the toughest challenges. The integration of the Robot Operating System (ROS) navigation and behavior
system allows for advanced behaviors such as mapping and navigation.
The RMP V3 utilizes a robust Ethernet protocol which allows seamless integration of IP radios. The system also has provisions for a
software update over USB so the RMP V3 can be updated whenever new code is released.
This manual describes the hardware and capabilities of the RMP V3. A separate communications manual describes the individual
messages sent to and from the platform, however, thanks to our ROS drivers most users will not have to dive that far into the system.
ROS allows for much higher level command and control so users can avoid packing bits into an Ethernet packet.
Stanley Innovation should be your first point of contact if you have any questions or concerns with your platform. You can reach us on
our website at
http://stanleyinnovation.com/contact-us/.
Additional Information
More information on the RMP V3 can be found in the following documents and web pages:
• http://wiki.ros.org/Robots/RMPv3 — provides information on using ROS with your RMP V3
• http://rmp.segway.com/forum/ — a place to ask questions and receive answers about Segway RMP products
• RMP V3 Interface Guide — describes the Ethernet communication protocol used to talk directly to the RMP V3