What
RobuDOG has an on-board PC running Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Robotics Studio, and Robosoft’s robuBOX. The four-legged device features sensors for reading velocity and floor contact, an intelligent programmable color camera, 17 servo-powered joints, 2D gyro to provide shock and fall detection, WiFi connectivity, and built-in stereo microphones for sound localization.
Hardware Specs:
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Geode LX800 @ 500 MHz
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512 Mb + 2 Gb SSD
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Wi-Fi 802-11 b/g
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Ethernet RJ-45
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1 x USB
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Who
Manufacturer:
Robosoft has been a pioneer in advanced service-robotic solutions since 1985, addressing high-value markets such as automatic transportation of goods and people, cleaning, security, health, and research.
Partner:
Texas Instruments partnered with SonoSite, providing DaVinci technology, a signal processing-based solution tailored for digital video applications that provides video equipment manufacturers with integrated processors, software, tools, and support to simplify the design process and accelerate innovation.
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How
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Windows XP Embedded
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Robusoft’s RobuBOX
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Microsoft Robotics Studio
Fun for the hobbyist, yet powerful for the advanced developer. RobuDOG provides new opportunities for researchers, teachers, and hobbyists to investigate and develop advanced robotics solutions. RobuDOG’s powerful programming environment includes a 3D simulator based on the Robosoft’s robuBOX and Microsoft Robotics Studio. Users program RobuDOG in the simulation environment and then transfer the code for execution on the real robot dog. Its combination of easily-integrated development tools allows programmers to build a robot control system that can acquire and pre-process sensor readings, operate torque, speed, and positioning control loops with the familiarity of the Windows product family. Hobbyists and serious develops alike can even control articulated ankle movements in order to kick a soccer ball.
Windows XP Embedded provides a familiar working environment with rich tools, including the Windows XP Embedded Development Tool Suite Studio. The Microsoft OS and tools enabled rapid development of a user-friendly, smart, connected, and service-oriented device, including leveraging:
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Componentized OS for small footprint
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Connectivity for peripheral and integrated device support, including camera and sound Wireless connectivity
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Visual Program Editor
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