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Introducing the ALTAIR (Affordable Latest Technology Artificially Intelligent Robot) EZ:2 Robot
The first unveiling of the EZ;2 Robot (the commercial version of the EZ:1 Robot that has been seen on this forum) - you guys are seeing the EZ:2 first!
I am proud to confirm that it will have "EZ-Robot inside" and powered by the awesome V4 - well done DJ and the EZ-Robot team for making such a great product that allows robots like the EZ:2 to be light years ahead of the competition!
The EZ:2 will also have face and object recognition capabilities and our advanced Ai engine and will work together with the ARC software.
Because we have been waiting to design in the incredible EZ-Robot V4, we are behind on our development schedule (but it is worth waiting for) and we will now start beta testing in 2015.
I wanted the EZ:2 to look like a robot and not a humanoid and you will see this reflected in the design. I guess not everyone will like the design, but it is practical for (low cost) mass production and because of its modular build transportation costs are reduced.
Hope you all like the EZ:2.
Tony
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Doombot's Droid In Progress
PJ's Ez-Truck
Tony, I am also very interested in the ultrasonic array sensor hack and would like to get one of the PIC chips you mentioned.
Rex
I would absolutely be interested in buying that.
Me too! !
Me too!
I would love to hear more about the electromagnetic sensor and how it detects the location of the approaching object and to what range it can "see" too. Could you post a how to perhaps, not that I want too add more to your work load :-)
Count me in! Although I might need a little more help ..
@mgodsell1973, As I understand the principles, I started out by designing my own electromagnetic sensor system, but then I came across a cheap ready built one in the form of another car reversing system (no holes no drill) so decided to use that. Its very course detection (only 3 distances far, mid and near), but it does work well on my robots for 360 degree detection. Note this system only detects when an object is moving either towards the robot or the robot is moving towards a fixed stationary object, so if the robots stops and the detected object is stationary detection will then be lost unlike the ultrasonic system which would continue to detect the object and its range.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Electromagnetic-Auto-Car-LED-Parking-Reverse-Backup-Radar-Sensor-Reversing-/321202076987?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4ac922bd3b
I have hacked this piece of kit as well, it was quite easy as it has a much simpler display interface compared to the ultrasonic car reversing system.
Here is a video of a system being installed and working in a car, no transducers so no drilling holes thanks to the self adhesive strip sensor that goes on the inside of the bumper.
The system makes a great secondary detection system that can detect 360 degrees completely all around the entire robot, so no more sneaking up from behind it will detect you from any angle!
Tony
Here is a close up of the EZ:2 Robots teach pendant in its ruggedised case.
This is why I really like the Kangaroo and motors with high-resolution encoders where you can build a robot locomotion system that moves so precisely that you cannot rely just on a joystick to give the precision (teach) moves and turns. Individual push switches over 180 degree ARC allow these precise maneuvers to be made and learnt by the system. This way whole paths and routes from one place to another can be pre-learnt and then reused.
Tony