PC-BOT 914

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Fri 28 Nov 2008

MAC-BOT Prototype Unveiled

Posted by Schaerer under MAC-BOT, OSX Robotics, PC-BOT 914
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So I am happy to show some pictures of the MAC-BOT concept and prototype. The MAC-BOT is based on the PC-BOT 914 robot with a Mac Mini computer running OSX.

The MAC-BOT concept is a joint venture between White Box Robotics Inc and Cogmation Robotics Inc.

The prototype is in the early stages of development and the design has not been finalized, so please, no comments the the placement of the Mini :~)

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Cogmation Robotics orWhite Box Robotics directly.

Fri 28 Nov 2008

Simple PC-BOT IR Avoidance demo Video

Posted by Schaerer under OSX Robotics, PC-BOT 914
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(Click on Picture to launch video)

After writing the PC-BOT driver I thought I should do something interesting now that it is integrated in robotFoundry. I quickly developed an IR avoidance routine and let our PC-BOT loose in the office. Eventually these routines will be part of the stock robotFoundry behaviours.

If you look closely in the video one might notice a wire coming out of the back of the PC-BOT. The wire is used to connect the PC-BOT’s M3 Drive system to an external computer system. Can you guess what type of system is controlling the PC-BOT?

Thu 27 Nov 2008

PC-BOT 914 driver completed

Posted by Schaerer under PC-BOT 914
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Last week I finally completed the robotFoundry driver for the PC-BOT. The 914 is very solid platform and think it is a very good platform for commercial robot systems. Next I will finish the PC-BOT simulation model, most of the work has been completed, I just need to calibrate it.

We will also be adding a simulated laser scanner to the front of the simulated PC-BOT and maybe a sonar ring. The laser scanner will be a great addition to the model and will benefit end user who don’t have a physical scanner.

Once the sim has been completed we will be announcing a limited beta release to members of the 914PCBOTS community. If you are not a member of this community and would like to test the software out, send me an email.

Thu 2 Oct 2008

Integration and Simulation of Whitebox Robotics PC-BOT 914

Posted by Schaerer under PC-BOT 914, Simulation
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I am starting on another robotSuite project. We have received a PC-BOT 914 from White Box Robotics and we will fully support this robot in robotSim and robotFoundry. We have already completed a 3D model and I am now starting to do the integration ( writing the low level drivers) of the physical robot with robotFoundry. I plan on posting a lot of details about the robot and the progress of the integration.