TurtleBot

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TurtleBot is a low-cost personal robot designed for hobbyists and researchers. It's open source, runs the ROS operating system, and combines a netbook with a Kinect 3D sensor and a mobile base.

Creator: Willow Garage
Country: United States 🇺🇸
Year: 2011
Type: Consumer, Research, Education

Creator: Willow Garage

Country: United States 🇺🇸

Year: 2011

Type: Consumer, Research, Education

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Did You Know?

A variety of open-source add-ons for TurtleBots are available, including webcams, laser sensors, and even arms.

A brand new TurtleBot costs $1,400, which is approximately the cost of all the parts involved. Plans are available for free if you'd prefer to build your own from scratch.

Specs

FEATURES: Capable of building maps of its environment and navigating autonomously. Open platform with access to raw sensor data.
HEIGHT: 40.6 cm | 16 in
LENGTH: 33 cm | 13 in
WIDTH: 33 cm | 13 in
WEIGHT: 6.3 kg | 13.9 lb
SPEED: 1.8 km/h | 1.1 mph

SENSORS: Microsoft Kinect, gyro, and iRobot Create built-in cliff and bump sensors.
ACTUATORS: Two motors
POWER: 14.4-V nickel-metal hydride battery and laptop internal battery, 2 to 3 hours of operation
COMPUTING: Asus Eee PC 1215N
SOFTWARE: ROS (Robot Operating System)
DEGREES OF FREEDOM (DOF): 2
MATERIALS: Aluminum and MDF (medium density fiberboard).
COST: $1,500 (fully-assembled unit; non-assembled kit sells for $1,400)
STATUS: Ongoing
HISTORY: N/A
WEBSITE: http://www.turtlebot.com