Mobile Platforms
Description of the device:
The Mattro Rovo 2 is a fully electric powertrain system on tracks developed for off-road use. The cutting edge, high-performance technology offers the ideal basis for everything from building a prototype to producing a series vehicle (ROV).
Technical specifications:
| Dimensions | 1200 x 1230 x 530 mm |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h |
| Own Weight | 290 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Ground Pressure | 5.2 kg/dm2 |
| Payload | 300 kg |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used as a multipurpose platform for the development of field robotic applications as well as applied research applications, e.g. perception, proximal sensing, picking, manipulation and so on.
Description of the device:
Husky is a medium sized robotic development platform. It has a large payload capacity and an high-torque drive-train.
Technical specifications:
| Dimensions (External) | 990 x 670 x 390 mm |
| Dimensions (Internal) | 296 x 411 x 155 mm |
| Own Weight | 50 kg |
| Max Payload | 75 kg |
| Drivers and APIs | ROS, C++ Library, MathWorks |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used as a multipurpose platform for the development of field robotic applications as well as applied research applications, e.g. perception, proximal sensing, picking, manipulation and so on.
Description of the device:
Unitree A1 is a fully functional four-legged robotic dog. It is robust and can perform jumps, flips, and can travel ten feet or seven miles per hour. The strong motor and flexible joints are some primary reasons behind such rapid actions. The robot features different sensors assisting it efficient in decision making.
Technical specifications:
| Sensors | Depth Camera, Foot Pressure Sensors |
| External Interfaces | HDMI, Ethernet, USB 3.0 |
| Joint Torque | 33.5 NM |
| Max Speed | 3,3m/s |
| Payload | 5 Kg |
| Dimensions | 500 x 300 x 400mm |
| DoF | 12 |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used as a multipurpose platform for the development of field robotic applications as well as applied research applications, e.g. perception, proximal sensing, picking, manipulation and so on.
Robotic Manipulators
Description of the device:
The UR5e is the medium-sized member of the Universal Robots family. It is ideal for automating low-weight processing tasks thanks to its 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach radius.
Technical specifications:
| Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
| Payload | 5 kg / 11 lbs |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm, with payload, per ISO 9283 |
| Weight with cable | 20.6 kg / 45.4 lbs |
| Reach | 850 mm / 33.5 in |
| Motion Range | Base: ± 360°, Shoulder: ± 360°, Elbow: ± 360°,
Wrist 1: ± 360°, Wrist 2: ± 360°, Wrist 3: Infinite |
| Maximum Speed | Base: ± 180°/Sec, Shoulder: ± 180°/Sec,
Elbow: ± 180°/Sec, Wrist 1: ± 360°/Sec, Wrist 2: ± 360°/Sec, Wrist 3: ± 360°/Sec |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used to give the mobile robotic platforms the possibility to grasp and move objects in the working environment.
Description of the device:
The UR3e is the small-sized collaborative robot of the Universal Robots family. It is ideal for automating light assembly tasks and scenarios where the payload is not demanding (3 kg payload despite only 11kg of weight) thanks to ±360-degree rotation on all wrist joints, and infinite rotation on the end joint.
Technical specifications:
| Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
| Payload | 3 kg / 6.6 lbs |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm, with payload, per ISO 9283 |
| Weight | 11 kg / 24.3 lbs |
| Reach | 500 mm / 19.7 in |
| Motion Range | Base: ± 360°, Shoulder: ± 360°, Elbow: ± 360°,
Wrist 1: ± 360°, Wrist 2: ± 360°, Wrist 3: Infinite |
| Maximum Speed | Base: ± 180°/Sec, Shoulder: ± 180°/Sec,
Elbow: ± 180°/Sec, Wrist 1: ± 360°/Sec, Wrist 2: ± 360°/Sec, Wrist 3: ± 360°/Sec |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used to give the mobile robotic platforms the possibility to grasp and move objects in the working environment as well as to test vision-based handling and manipulating applications
Controllers
Description of the device:
The Brunner CLS-E Active Force Feedback Joystick finds perfect application for applic
ations where a modern stick solution is used for system control. It provides excellent quality, highest fidelity and unique durability. at an unmatched price-performance level.
Technical specifications:
| Degrees of freedom | 2 |
| Brunner Drop-In: | fully integrated, with built-in control unit and 36VDC power inlet (ext. power supply included) |
| Motors | Long life brushless DC technology |
| Feedback Technology | Contactless high-resolution position feedback |
| Cooling | Passive cooling with no fan, so very quiet and efficient |
| Support | X-Plane, FSX, FSX Steam edition, Prepare-3D with Brunner CLS2SIM SW, X-Plane Plugin for Windows, Linux |
Applications in the laboratory:
Together with the mobile robotic platforms, it is used for the remote control of field robotic applications.
Description of the device:
Jetson TX2 is the fastest, most power-efficient embedded AI computing device. This supercomputer on a module brings true AI computing at the edge. It's built around an NVIDIA Pascal™-family GPU and features a variety of standard hardware interfaces that make it easy to integrate it into a wide range of products and form factors.
Technical specifications:
| GPU | 256-core NVIDIA Pascal™ GPU architecture with 256 NVIDIA CUDA cores |
| CPU | Dual-Core NVIDIA Denver 2 64-Bit CPU Quad-Core ARM® Cortex®-A57 MPCore |
| RAM | 8GB 128-bit LPDDR4 Memory 1866 MHx - 59.7 GB/s |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC 5.1 |
| Power | 7.5 W |
| Wi-fi | Yes |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used as computing centre and controller for robotic applications as well as applied research applications.
Manufacturing and Prototyping
Description of the device:
The Ultimaker S3 is a professional FDM 3D printer with dual extruders for printing medium-sized composite materials with a quality comparable to industrial printers, thanks to the tight integration of hardware, software and materials.
Technical specifications:
| Technology | Fused filament fabrication (FFF) |
| Print Head | Dual-extrusion print head with a unique auto-nozzle lifting system and swappable print cores |
| Build Volume | 230 x 190 x 200 mm |
| Build Speed | < 24 mm3/s |
| Layer Resolution | 0.4 mm nozzle: 200 - 20 micron |
| Dimensions | 94 x 489 x 637 mm |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB port |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used to prototype custom components for our field robotic applications.
Description of the device:
GP070 series models are 3-axis interpolated bench-top pantographs with integrable fourth axis. This makes them suitable for all two- and three-dimensional machining operations such as cutting, engraving and machining of complex geometries. They also offer a height-adjustable spindle support to compensate for tool length in deep milling.
Technical specifications:
| Number of Axis | 3 |
| Working Area | 450 x 600 x 140mm |
| X -Y axis speed | 5000 mm/min |
| Z axis speed | 1200 mm/min |
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Axis resolution | 0.00125 mm |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used to manufacture mechanical components for our field robotic applications.
Sensors
Description of the devices:
Our robots are equipped with state-of-the-art sensors for perception and mapping of the surrounding environment. In particular, we have at our disposal:
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- Lidars
- GPSs
- IMUs
Vision Systems
Description of the devices:
Stereo image sensing technologies use two cameras to calculate depth and enable devices to see, understand, interact with, and learn from their environment — powering intuitive, natural interaction and immersion.
- ZED 2 Stereo Camera
- Intel RealSense Depth Camera D455
Unmanned Ground Vehicle Prototypes
Description of the device:
Starting from Losi Desert Buggy XL-E electric dune buggies, two unmanned ground vehicle prototypes have been developed by substituting the remote controller with an embedded board.
Technical specifications:
| Sensors | RTK2B GPS |
| External Interfaces | RF Modem, GNC Wireless Modem |
| Weight | 13,8 Kg |
| Max Speed | 80 km/h |
| Traction | 4WD |
| Dimensions | 844 x 501 x 308 mm |
Applications in the laboratory:
It is used as test-bench to evaluate navigation and control algorithms for outdoor applications.