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Eddie Robot Platform (28990 & 28992)
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Eddie Robot Platform
(Assembled: #28990 / Unassembled: #28992)
Eddie is a mobile robotics development platform designed to foster creativity, innovation and
experimentation. Compatible with Microsoft’s Robotics Developer Studio, Eddie can roam autonomously,
see in 3D using the power of the Microsoft Kinect, and be driven remotely using a wireless controller
(sold separately).
Eddie’s Control Board uses the Propeller multicore microcontroller to directly control two high-torque 12 V
motors and collect data from multiple sensors mounted on the robot. Eddie is controlled over a simple
USB connection and a convenient, open-source command interface.
Features
Compatible with Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio
(RDS4)
Two-tiered design provides plenty of room for
electronics as well as convenient laptop mounting for
un-tethered, autonomous navigation.
High-torque 12 VDC gear motors
Durable 6” diameter pneumatic rubber tires traverse
various types of surfaces and terrain.
Three Infra-red distance sensors and two ultrasonic
distance sensors for object detection and collision
avoidance
Integrated control board handles all low level hardware
operations to control motors and collect sensor data
Twin high-capacity 12V , 7.5 Ah sealed lead acid (SLA)
batteries provide significant run-time between charges
USB connectivity
Built-in charging jack (charger included)
Key Specifications
Communication Interface: Serial
commands over USB interface
Operating temperature: 32 to 158 °F (0 to
70 °C)
Dimensions: 21.75” (55.25 cm) high
17.8” (45.2 cm) Diameter
Robot Weight: 25.3 lbs (11.5 kg)
Application Ideas
Autonomous navigation and mapping
Development and testing of machine
vision systems
Tele-presence robots
Voice-activated personal assistant robots
Security and surveillance robots
Crowd interaction and advertising
