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Edinburgh Robotics have created a research kit for autonomous mobile robots specifically
for the needs of researchers and students.
The research pack comprises the outstanding e-puck robot in conjunction with Edinburgh Robotics'
DevBot software development platform for robotics. The research kit contains everything you need
to start teaching or researching in mobile robotics.
Edinburgh Robotics' DevBot, is already integrated and configured to work with the e-puck robot,
incorporating a simple obstacle avoiding controller. DevBot includes a simulator, which enables
you to develop and test your robotics application and controller, without the need to have
access to a physical robot.
Developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Lausanne (EPFL), the e-puck is a compact and feature rich
robot, ideal for the requirements of researchers and students. The e-puck is powered by a dsPIC processor
and features a large number of sensors in its standard configuration (IR proximity, sound, accelerometer, camera).
The e-puck hardware is fully open source giving low-level access to every electronic device and offering
unlimited extension possibilities.
There is already a large number of universities using the e-puck within research projects and for teaching
mobile robotics to students. Consequently, a community of add-on hardware and software components is widely
available, further extending the possible uses of the robot.
This can be a very valuable tool, allowing for development cycles where hardware access might be limited.
In a class room environment, it allows for students to practice and develop their software, without requiring
access to their own dedicated robot.
Mobile Robotics Research Kit - December 04 2007