
Activ
Media Robotics
Figure 1. Pioneer Mobile Robots first
appeared commercially in 1995.
Introduction
Chapter 1
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to the rapidly growing community
of researchers, developers, and enthusiasts
of
Activ
Media Robotics’ intelligent mobile
robots.
This
Performance PeopleBot Operations
Manual
provides both the general and
technical details you need to operate your new Performance PeopleBot
Plus
™ mobile
robot with its new Hitachi H8S-based microcontroller and motor-power system, and to
begin developing your own robotics hardware and software.
For operation of previous versions of Performance PeopleBot which have the Siemens
C166-based microcontroller and support systems, please consult the
Pioneer 2
Operations Manual
or at our support website:
http://robots. activmedia.com.
R
OBOT
P
ACKAGE
Our experienced manufacturing staff put your mobile robot and accessories through a
“burn in” period and carefully tested them before shipping the products to you. In
addition to the companion resources listed above, we warranty your
Activ
Media robot
and our manufactured accessories against mechanical,
electronic, and labor defects
for one year. Third-party accessories are warranted by their manufacturers, typically for
90 days.
Even though we’ve made every effort to make your
Activ
Media Robotics package
complete, please check the components carefully after you unpack them from the
shipping crate.
Basic Components
One fully assembled Performance PeopleBot
Plus
™ mobile robot
Three batteries
CD-ROM containing copies of
Activ
Media Robotics software and documentation
Hex wrenches
Replacement fuse and assorted replacement screws
Set of manuals
Registration and Account Sheet
Activ
Media Color Tracking System (ACTS)
Optional Components and Attachments (partial list)
Stereo Vision Systems
Custom Vision System
Range-finding laser with navigation software
Global Positioning System
Compass
Serial cables for external connections
Many more…
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