[ P/N: Sputnik]
 
  Sputnik




Advanced Wireless/Internet Remote Monitoring Robot with Software Development Kit
   - [P/N: Sputnik]

USD $ 4595 Qty:



Approx       US $4,595
EURO 3,492€
U.K. £2,941
JPY ¥459,500

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Responding to requests for a robot that had the speed and payload of X80 with the development versatility of the DRK8080, we built Sputnik, a robot with the complexity expected of a research tool, but the simplicity of use required by hobbyists and enthusiasts.

In addition to all the features offered in the model X80 robot, included with SPK-1 are software modules enabling remote access and control of the robot via Internet protocol. For home users, this means the ability to navigate and monitor the robot’s surroundings remotely. Other software elements permit remote listening through the robot’s microphone as well as two-way verbal communication through the robot to a remote user.

Mechanics

Like its cousin the X80, Sputnik is a balance of speed and strength with portability and precision. The wheel-based platform’s two 12V DC motors each supply 300 oz.-inches(22kg.cm) of torque to the robot’s 18 cm (7 in.) wheels, yielding a top speed in excess of 1 m/s (3.3 ft/s). Two high-resolution (1200 count per wheel cycle) quadrature encoders mounted on each wheel provide high-precision measurement and control of wheel movement. Weighing only 6.1 kg (13.5 lb.), the system is light, but it can carry an additional payload of 10 kg (22 lb.).

Sensors

Sputnik offers full WiFi (802.11g) wireless, multimedia, sensing and motion capabilities and comes with a wide range of sensor, camera, and audio modules, sufficient to serve in any variety of applications. The robot offers broad expandability as well for projects that may require additional sensors, even specialized modules. Powered by separate RC servo motors, the integrated camera head can pan and tilt independently.

Architecture

The technology underlying Dr Robot's WiFi robots evolved from its Distributed Computation Robotic Architecture, originally developed for Dr Robot’s Humanoid (HR) Robot. Using this approach, high-level control of the robot is maintained by a remote or local PC/server communicating by a secure wireless link. Low-level functionality is managed by an onboard digital signal processor (DSP) while computationally intensive operations are performed offboard. The result is a robot that’s lighter, draws less power, runs longer and is dramatically less expensive than a fully bundled or self-contained system. Moreover, since primary processing resides in a server, any hardware upgrades to the central unit are shared by all the robots it controls.

With its integrated high bandwidth (11Mbps) WiFi 802.11 wireless module, the SPK-1 series robots can upload all sensor data (including encoder sensor readings) to a PC or server at rates in excess of 10Hz. Similarly, streaming audio (8KHz 16bits) and video (up to 4 fps) either for direct monitoring or for processing by high-level AI schemes is a snap. Commands and instructions sent to Sputnik via the same wireless link also pass at rates exceeding 10Hz, providing real-time control and access.

Sputnik includes all WiRobot development software components (for MS Windows 2000 and later), enabling easy access to all data and information in a standard Microsoft Windows programming environment (e.g., MS VB and VC++). Under the approach of using a separate PC for high-level control, there are no longer onboard restrictions on a mobile system’s processing power, memory and storage. For users of non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Linux), Dr Robot will provide the raw communication protocol for direct integration with any other system/device.

With Sputnik, researchers are free develop a raneg of specialized intelligent robotic assistants or service units, or simply use it as a platform for projects built around applications such as human-machine interaction, mobile system navigation, robot behavior, image processing, object recognition, voice recognition, teleoperation, remote sensing, map building and localization etc.

Each robot is fully integrated and each robot is fully assembled and tested prior to shipping so that it arrives ready for use.

Mechanical and Control Highlights:

  • Two 12V motors with over 300oz.-inch(22kg.cm) torque each
  • 7 inch driving wheel
  • Max speed of 1 m/sec
  • Dimensions:
    • 40.5 cm (16 inch) diameter
    • 47 cm (18.5 inch) height
  • Weight: 6.1 kg (13.5 lb)
  • Mounting deck for some additional device hardware
  • Additional carrying payload: 10 kg
  • Pre-programmed fine speed and position control achieved by an integrated PMS5005 module employing two 1200 count per wheel-cycle quadrature encoders.

Electronic System Highlights:

  • Fully integrated WiFi (802.11g) system with dual serial communication channels (max of 912.6 Kbps per channel), supporting both UDP and TCP/IP protocol.
  • Full color video and two-way audio capability. (CMOS color image module and audio module are fully integrated.)
  • Battery: 2 10-cell 12V 3800mAh battery packs with over 3 hours for nominal operation and stand-by time over 8 hours.
  • Collision detection sensors include 3 sonar range sensors and 7 IR range sensors
  • 2 Pyroelectric Human Motion Sensors
  • Additional sensors such as supplementary sonar sensors, temperature sensors, acceleration/tilting sensor, or customized sensors can be added.

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Included Main Modules:
WHD8010Animated Head Mechanical Construction Set1
SPK1-MESputnik SPK-1 Mechanical Construction Set1
PMS5005Robot Sensing and Motion Controller 1
PMB5010Multimedia Controller 1
MDM5253DC Motor Driver Module with Position and Current Feedback1
MCI3908Color Image Module with Camera1
DUR5200Ultrasonic Range Sensor Module3
DHM5150Pyroelectric Human Motion Sensor Module2
GP2Y0A21YKSharp IR Distance Measuring Sensor7
MCR3210RS232 Interface Module1
WFS802gWiFi 802.11 Wireless Module1
BAS810080hm 1W Speaker1
MAC5310Audio Codec and Audio Power Amplifier Module1
SAM5247Uni-directional Electret Microphone1
CCR2150RS232 Cross-over Serial Cable1
MGL5128128x64 Graphic LCD Module1
N/AServo5
N/A12V DC Motor2
N/A1200 count per wheel cycle Optical Encoder 2
N/A12V Ni-MH 3800mAh Battery Pack2
N/ASPUTNIK Battery Charger1

* Additionally component:

    Logitech Joystick Controller
Downloadable Document(s):
  •  Product Brochure
  •  Sputnik Quick User Guide
  •  Sputnik Installation Package
  •  Sample Application Installation Package(VB)
  •  SDK API Reference Manual
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