Hi,
I'm starting a new robotics project and could really do with some guidance from the knowledgeable folks of the society.
The scope:
Looking to build a guide or telepresence inspired robot but a bit more basic/stripped down
Some examples:
http://www.robotshop.com/superdroid-rp2w-remote-presence-robot.html(BASE)
http://www.dongburobot.com/jsp/cms/view.jsp?code=100792http://www.hizook.com/files/users/3/Telepresence_Robots_NYTimes.jpgInitially I will be looking for the robot to be driveable initially by gamepad/remote, eventually moving to off-site control like a drone so to speak. So via secure internet/vpn connection to the bot. The last evolution will be to have an automated mode (sensor driven) as well but this will come later.
I would like to be able to voice communicate/have 2 way conversation through the robot with people but they won't have to see me.
Mountings include:
- 15-17inch LCD
- small form factor PC
- front, back and two side facing cameras at around 5" 6 to get a 360 degree views with out having to pan one camera (still open to reducing to 180 degree field of view)
- possibly a small thermal receipt printer
- amplified speakers
- microphone
- some sensors/or camera low at the base to pick up any low laying obstacles
- battery power to last at least 5 hours
- speed up to 2.5-3 mph
- I anticipate the maximum load/weight to be around 60kg/133lbs
The motion I believe works best as 2WD robot with 3rd wheel being a caster wheel.
For this project I'm hoping to keep the spend under $2k for all components
I'm looking for some guidance on motor/servo/gear/controlloer selection/recommendation for that weight and height to start.
Thanks!