Robotino facts for kids
Robotino is a cool robot made by Festo Didactic. It's used to help students and researchers learn about robots.
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How Robotino Works
Robotino can move in any direction! This is because it has a special drive system. A powerful computer inside the robot helps it plan its own paths. This means Robotino can drive all by itself.
Robotino can send information from its sensors to another computer. It uses a wireless connection (WLAN) for this. You can also send commands to Robotino from that computer. This way, you can control Robotino from afar. You can also let Robotino run programs on its own.
Programming Robotino
If you are new to robots, you can easily program Robotino. It has its own special program called RobotinoView II. This program makes it simple to tell Robotino what to do.
If you know more about coding, you can use other languages. Robotino can be programmed using C, C++, Java, .NET, Matlab, Simulink, Labview, and Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio.
Robotino's Parts (Hardware)
Robotino moves using three special wheels. They are called Mecanum wheels. These wheels are placed at angles of 120 degrees. Each wheel can be controlled on its own.
Robotino has many sensors to help it understand its surroundings:
- A bumper sensor around its edge to detect bumps.
- Infrared sensors to measure distances.
- A color camera to see things.
- Sensors that measure how much the wheels turn.
- It also checks how much power it's using.
- It monitors how much battery is left.
Extra Sensors for Robotino
You can add more sensors to Robotino if you need them. These include:
- A precise laser scanner for detailed mapping.
- A gyroscope to know its direction.
- An indoor positioning system to know exactly where it is inside a building.
Connecting to Robotino
Robotino has several ways to connect to other devices. These are called interfaces:
- USB ports
- Ethernet port
- 8 digital inputs and 8 analog inputs
- 8 digital outputs
- An extra motor output for strong loads
- An extra sensor input for wheels
Robotino's Power
Robotino gets its power from batteries. It usually uses two 12V/5Ah lead-acid batteries. You can also choose to use two 12V/9Ah NiMH batteries instead.
