Seekur Jr

Seekur Jr is a skid steer, all-weather robot platform for research, security and inspection use. Seekur Jr's powerful drive motors allow movement over the roughest terrain. Manipulation, sensing, additional computing and wireless communication can be added to fit  any application.

Seekur Jr brings the advanced technology architecture of the larger Seekur robot to into smaller and more affordable package, and provides a much more robust and capable option than the Pioneer AT.

Seekur offers space, power and networking for up to 2 EBX form factor computers. This opens the way for more onboard vision processing, laser rangefinding, DGPS, mapping, localization, and other autonomous functions.

 Seekur Jr runs up to 5 hours on its NiMH batteries. Seekur Jr's four traction tires are designed for speeds up to 1.2 meters per second [2.7mph] and slopes up to 75% with a 50kg payload. Seekur options include laser, DGPS, MobileRanger stereovision, an inertial measurement unit, user I/O expansion and a rapidly growing suite of other accessories.

The Seekur Jr. base with included SDK and optional onboard PC can drive controlled by keys, wireless or tethered joystick or software whole-platform velocity control; communicate robot state & control information including (x,y,theta) position estimate, user I/O, and battery charge data; run  programs created with ARIA or other software development environment; simulate offline with the simulator that accompanies each development environment, and more.

With the Laser Mapping and Navigation package, Seekur Jr. can map warehouses, hangars, lab spaces, and any other indoor space in minutes; Accurately localize within the mapped indoor known space; autonomously navigate by planning and following dynamic paths to goals; and avoid obstacles along the way.

With onboard PC and Outdoor Navigation, Seekur Jr. can also navigate both indoors or outdoors; map indoors and out; Accurately localize within either a mapped indoor known space or outdoors using DGPS data; autonomously plan dynamic paths to goals, avoiding obstacles on the way. 

Seekur Jr. features:

• Weight saving aluminum unibody construction
• Water resistant for outdoor use in any weather
• Advanced NiMH batteriy with cell balancing. 1 is included, fits up to 3 onboard. Easy to hot-swap batteries via top hatch.
• 4 wheel skid steering
• 4 wheel drive
• High power DC-DC conversion for accessories
• Sealable weatherproof cutouts for I/O
• Front and rear accessory decks with M6 threaded holes
• Joystick included
• Charger included
• Mounting space and power for 1 or 2 onboard computers

Technical Specifications:

ROBOT
DIMENSIONS: 105mm x 840mm x 500mm LxWxH
WEIGHT: 77kg (1 battery)
GROUND CLEARANCE: 105mm
TIRES: 400mm
WHEELBASE: 425mm
BODY: Lightweight aluminum all-weather unibody
IP RATING: 54
TEMPERATURE RATING: –5°C-+35°C standard operation
ENERGY STORAGE: 24 V NiMH battery (up to 3)
RUN TIME: 3+ hr in continuous motion
PAYLOAD: 50kg
NAVIGATION &  MOTION
STEERING & SUSPENSION: 4 wheel skid steering
MAXIMUM SPEED: expected 1.2 meters/second
TERRAIN: Pavement, grass, snow,  and dirt terrain
SLOPE: Greater 75% grade capability
TYPES: Guarded tele-operation, manual remote or manual
direct drive, plus autonomous operation options

ELECTRONICS
Onboard  Microcontroller Server
Optional hardened PCs  with ComapctFlash or solid state drive
Expandable user digital and analog I/O on external high speed CANbus
Provision for DGPS, PTZ camera, 2 laser rangefinders, 3 stereocameras and more
Optional LCD with backlight with diagnostic screens
5/12/24VDC regulated export power

COMMUNICATIONS
Wireless 900MHz radio or WiFi wireless ethernet options

WARRANTY
1 year included; 3 year optional

SENSORS (optional)
SICK LMS111 Laser rangefinder
Inertial measurement unit
Hall Effect sensors on traction motors
MobileRanger outdoor stereovision system
MobileRanger C3D obstacle avoidance system
Weatherized Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera with near IR sensitivity

SOFTWARE included unless otherwise noted:
Seekur server operating system
ARIA API, available in source under GPL
Mapper3 indoor mapping software
MobileEyes real-time robot command & control GUI
Optional ARNL, with Laser Mapping & Navigation package
Optional mOGS, with DGPS package

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