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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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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