The Khepera Miniature Mobile Robot
Khepera Features
- Small size
- Modularity
- High computational power
- Easy control
- Low cost
New Possibilities in Mobile Robotics
- Experiments on a small area (a table) with everything at hand
- Experiments involving many robots
- Easy transportability (in other laboratories, conferences, etc.)
Possible Experiments
- Obstacle avoidance
- Wall following
- Target search
- Collective behavior
Khepera Specifications
| ELEMENTS | TECHNICAL INFORMATION |
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| Processor | Motorola 68331
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| RAM | 256 Kbytes
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| ROM | 256 or 512 Kbytes
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| Motion | 2 DC motors with incremental encoder (about 10 pulses per mm of avancement of the robot)
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| Sensors | 8 Infra-red proximity and light sensors
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| Power | Rechargeable NiCd Batteries or external
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| Autonomy | 30 minutes (basic configuration with maximal activity)
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| Extension Bus | The robot can be expanded by modules added on the K-Extension bus.
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| Size | Diameter: 55 mm
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| Weight | About 70 g
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Software Environment
- LabVIEW (on PC, MAC or SUN)
LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments. - C Cross-Compiler
This robot is sold by K-Team SA, 1028 Préverenges in Switzerland.
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