ARobot (pronounced "A robot") is a computer controlled mobile robot designed for Experimenters and Educators. Ages 14 and up (younger with help) can enjoy unlimited experimentation by programming the on-board Basic Stamp II control computer.
Learn about computer programming, motion control, sensors, path planning, object avoidance, and more. Easily assembled in a few hours using common hand tools (no soldering required). Connect ARobot to your personal computer for programming and begin your adventure.
Learn about computer programming, motion control, sensors, path planning, object avoidance, and more. Easily assembled in a few hours using common hand tools (no soldering required). Connect ARobot to your personal computer for programming and begin your adventure.
Features
- Rugged aluminum frame (no plastic or wood)
- Dual front whisker sensors
- Rear wheel steering servo motor
- Front wheel industrial DC gear drive motor
- Real optical wheel encoder
- On-board coprocessor handles all motor control
- Controllable red and green LED's
- Sound output transducer
- Two user defined push button switches
- 3 User-defined RC servo control ports
- Serial communications port
- Expansion connector
- Socket to accept a Basic Stamp II controller chip
- Dimensions: 10" x 10", 5" tall, 2-1/4 lbs.
- Runs on 8 AA-cell batteries for 5 hours or more
