Quanser QBot2e
QBot2e is a mobile robot for academic use, developed by Quanser, a world leader in the market of training stations.
Its open architecture, a large number of built-in sensors and the possibility of simple expansion, makesa great starting point for scientific research. The manufacturer has also developed professional teaching materials allowing it to be used immediately as a tool for teaching many subjects in the field of robotics, mechatronics and related subjects.
The robot is also available as a virtual version: (click here)
Basic technical parameters:
- 2-wheeled Kobuki robot base
- Diameter: 35 cm, total height: 47 cm
- Max linear speed: 0.7 m/s
- Permissible load capacity: up to 4.5 kg
- Battery life: up to 3 hours
- Built-in controller: Raspberry Pi 3
- Built-in Microsoft Kinect camera: 640 × 480 pixels with depth analysis (11bits, 0.5-6m)
- Built-in sensors: 3 contact sensors, 2-wheel descent sensors, 3 ground edge sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 2 motor current sensors, 1 angle sensor, 18 infrared sensors, 2-wheel encoders, 3 buttons, 2 overcurrent sensors, sensor battery voltage
- Additional elements: programmable LED diodes, speaker, charger
- Additional input / output systems: 28 digital lines, 1x SPI, 1x I2C, 2xPWM, 1x UART, 4x USB 2.0, 1x MIPI DSI Display Port, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x MIPI CSI Camera Port
- Compatible with Matlab / Simulink and any microcontroller programming language
- Comprehensive teaching materials included
- Open architecture allows students to create customized control algorithms
