Well, lots of stuff on MARVIN out here, the news article really didn't convey much real info. As one of MARVIN's creators, here some tech stuff on him
(i) powered by 2 lead acid batteries for a 24 V system
(ii) processor is a Celeron 533, but will be upgraded as requirements expand
(iii) is equipped with a 3D laser range finder developed in-house
(iv) will NOT be relying on GPS for indoor navigation, this came about from me trying to explain to the reporter the difference between absolute and relative positioning systems
(v) has a wireless LAN card for remote diagnostics and over-rides
(vi) stands about 1.6m high, will be extended to 1.7m as the head will be mounted on a shaft from a stepper motor
(vii) weighs about 75-80 kg, almost all of which is located near the bottom, making for a very low centre of gravity, and is very difficult to tip over
(viii) is soon to be equipped with arms for elevator operation and simple manipulation, plus have the ability to locate its own recharging point so that it can recharge itself.
(ix) the comment about the Pink Floyd sweatshirt is true
(x) apologies I haven't put the tech info on the web, we have a heap of projects that should be there including subs, helicopters, caterpillar tracked robots etc. I'll try to see to this soon.
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Well, lots of stuff on MARVIN out here, the news article really didn't convey much real info. As one of MARVIN's creators, here some tech stuff on him (i) powered by 2 lead acid batteries for a 24 V system (ii) processor is a Celeron 533, but will be upgraded as requirements expand (iii) is equipped with a 3D laser range finder developed in-house (iv) will NOT be relying on GPS for indoor navigation, this came about from me trying to explain to the reporter the difference between absolute and relative positioning systems (v) has a wireless LAN card for remote diagnostics and over-rides (vi) stands about 1.6m high, will be extended to 1.7m as the head will be mounted on a shaft from a stepper motor (vii) weighs about 75-80 kg, almost all of which is located near the bottom, making for a very low centre of gravity, and is very difficult to tip over (viii) is soon to be equipped with arms for elevator operation and simple manipulation, plus have the ability to locate its own recharging point so that it can recharge itself. (ix) the comment about the Pink Floyd sweatshirt is true (x) apologies I haven't put the tech info on the web, we have a heap of projects that should be there including subs, helicopters, caterpillar tracked robots etc. I'll try to see to this soon.