4WD eXplorer
Holonomic Robot with Mecanum Wheels
4WD eXplorer is the first holonomic robot with four driving mecanum wheels for heavy duty industrial applications! It has a very high payload up to 500Kg! Usually, eXplorer is configured with 360° Laser Sensor, RGB-D camera, IMU, motor encoders, current sensors and radio beacons to provide high positioning accuracy in indoor applications. Thanks to its hard rubber rollers, it can be used both for indoor and outdoor applications, for example, to move on asphalt in public roads and its payload allows the users to add additional devices, tools and laptops. Moreover, it provides several power output in order to connect multiple devices.
A HOLONOMIC VEHICLE
4WD eXplorer is a powerful holonomic vehicle designed to provide the maximum accuracy in all locomotion maneuvers. The mecanum wheels minimize slipping on soft surfaces.
A HOLONOMIC VEHICLE
The rollers are made of hard rubber and are placed at 45 degrees on a galvanized iron reinforced frame.
IT IS ROS READY!
4WD eXplorer comes with a well-documented ROS node which allows the user to remotely control the robot and to easily integrate sensors, devices and actuators. It also includes C/C++ library for cross-platform development and for third-party integration. The user can move the robot by using the standard geometry_msgs ROS messages.
ALL TERRAIN TRACKS
Each mecanum wheel can support up to 250Kg of vertical load and provide the maximum grip on every flat surface by minimizing the slipping effects. Moreover, they can be used both for indoor, for example, to move heavy loads on warehouse concrete flooring, and for outdoor, for example, on asphalt.
DRIVE OVER THE NIGHT
4WD eXplorer is not afraid of the night! Thanks to a powerful 20W headlight with 1580lm mounted on its front and rear bumpers, you can face the night without problems! You can use this vehicle for surveillance or for inspections in no light conditions and in rought environments since boht lights are IP67 and come with LED technology.
FEEL THE POWER!
The vehicle is designed by using high quality components both for mechanical and electronics parts. The power supply comes from a 24VDC AGM fully isolated battery while the motors are able to provide a very high torque up to 60Nm. The onboard electronics board is able to accurately control the motors and all the sensors.
RC PulseIn, Analog and Digital I/O, RS232, Encoders
4WD eXplorer comes with a very powerful controller able to provide multiple interfaces for several applications and needs. In particular, it includes a radio board with a remote control link up to 150 meters with a frequency of 433 Mhz or 2.4Ghz, different analog and digital I/Os, serial interfaces and a large set of sensors for odometry and environmental data like the RTK GPS and the 360° laser scanner.
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Vehicle Dimensions [mm]
| Mechanical Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 1038x1110x460 mm |
| Weight | 250 Kg |
| Torque | 60 Nm |
| Max Payload | 500 Kg |
| Max Speed | 1 m/s |
| Driving System | Holonomic |
| Locomotion System | Mecanum Wheels |
| Control Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensors | GPS, IMU, Encoders |
| Battery Pack | AGM Fully Isolated 24VDC 200Ah |
| Drive Module | 4WD 24V DC Motors with Encoders |
| Motor controller | Dual Channel Motor Controller |
| I/Os | 6x Digital/PWM/Analog Input, RS232 |
| Run Time | 6 hours for normal use |
| Software | ROS Node, C/C++ Libraries |
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Sensors and Add-ons
Laser Sensor
Inertial Sensor
Lights
RTK GPS
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