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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.
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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
- WEBSITE
- http://www.turtlebot.com
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