As a small group of hobbiest we want to build an outdoor mobile
platform with the specs listed below.
Can you help us by sharing your experince to guide us on any of the
topics listed below and/or any additional topic that is not listed?
We beleive your contribution will be appreciated not only by our group but all other hobbiests and robotics gurus
[Main computer] A notebook PC with USB ports (1GHz, 256MB RAM, 20GB HDD)
[Batteries] Operates with 12v or 24v (car) batteries
[Load capacity] Carry upto 50kg (or more)load
[Terrain travesibility] Drive over 20cm high obstacle (rocks, kerb, etc)
[Speed] Speed upto 0-20km/hour (or higher) forward and reverse
[Localization] Able to localize itself within 10cm accuracy (GPS + what else?)
[Heading] Able to detect heading angle in 5degree accuracy (or better)
[Comunication] Communicate with a base station at a distance 5km (or more)
[Video transmission] Able to send video to 100-200m (or more)
[Motor] DC motor sources: http://www.oatleyelectronics.com/bcorner.html [Motor Control] ?? [Your additional topic] ??
Can you help us by sharing your experince to guide us on any of the
We beleive your contribution will be appreciated not only by our group but all other hobbiests and robotics gurus
[Main computer] A notebook PC with USB ports (1GHz, 256MB RAM, 20GB HDD)
[Batteries] Operates with 12v or 24v (car) batteries
[Load capacity] Carry upto 50kg (or more)load
[Terrain travesibility] Drive over 20cm high obstacle (rocks, kerb, etc)
[Speed] Speed upto 0-20km/hour (or higher) forward and reverse
[Localization] Able to localize itself within 10cm accuracy (GPS + what else?)
[Heading] Able to detect heading angle in 5degree accuracy (or better)
[Comunication] Communicate with a base station at a distance 5km (or more)
[Video transmission] Able to send video to 100-200m (or more)
[Motor] DC motor sources: http://www.oatleyelectronics.com/bcorner.html [Motor Control] ?? [Your additional topic] ??