Automatronics
Automatronics is a mobile robotics platform that allows Disney characters to freely roam and explore spaces. The robots sense the world around them and make decisions about where to go, what to do, and how to interact with other objects and people.
- Creator
- Year
- 2016
- Country
- United States 🇺🇸
- Categories
- Features
Did you know?
Automatronics has made several appearances at Disneyland and D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
Specs
- Overview
Autonomous navigation of complex pedestrian environments. Precision localization within fully crowded spaces. Designed for complex social interactions. Modular configuration for accommodating multiple form factors. Obstacle sensing. Durable design for exposure to weather and enthusiastic handling.
- Status
Ongoing
- Year
2016
- Website
- Width
- 73.3 cm
- Height
- 116.8 cm
- Length
- 88.6 cm
- Speed
- 5 km/h
- Sensors
Lidar scanners, depth cameras, ultrasonic sensors, inertial measurement unit (IMU), rotary encoders, light-based range finder.
- Actuators
Electric motors
- Degrees of Freedom (DoF)
- 5
- Materials
Aluminum and 3D-printed components
- Compute
On-board computing
- Software
Custom control system
- Power
Battery and charging system
