This
platform is the most capable of The Machine Lab product line thus
far. The MMP-40 mobile platform is the result of a conglomeration
of input and ideas from people that are using robots in real life
situations. We have gleaned detailed information from groups ranging
from NASA sponsored research teams to Law Enforcement and SWAT agencies.
We have even built several robots for the U.S. military that are
in theater in Iraq right now.
Following
The Machine Lab philosophy, this is a bare bones simple but rugged
machine intended to help bring ideas to fruition faster.
The
trend in mobile robotics is to get the machines as light and compact
as possible without limiting their mobility in urban environments.
At 40 pounds this platform is is designed to be a "Man Portable" workhorse. The
machine can easily carry 30 pounds of payload and has plenty of space
to be outfitted with cameras, sensors, computers, tools, test equipment,
supplies, etc.
The
best feature of this platform is that it can climb stairs. The added
length and stair climbing ability allows the MMP-40 to negotiate
larger obstacles and to reach deeper into urban environments.
The MMP-40 is has a water resistant aluminum hard anodized chassis.
All drive train components are precision machined and all metal with
long life ball bearings in critical areas.
Platforms
come assembled/wired and ready to run. There is a main power switch
and charge jack. All that is needed is a control
signal and a battery
charger. Please inquire
if you have custom applications for these robots that may require
consulting or prototyping.
Drive |
2,
4 or 6 Motor drive
with custom secondary gearboxes for added drive train strength.
Robot can be equipped with pneumatic wheels or tracks in minutes.
Track drive
sprockets are designed with spiraled flexible spokes to absorb
impacts before they translate into the drive train or electronic
components. |
Motors |
2 or 4 x 24
Volt DC gearhead motors |
Top Speed |
2.4 - 7.8
ft/sec (depending on motor and wheel choice) Other gear ratios and
speed may be configured by special request. |
Control |
Custom High
Current 35A dual Motor
drivers with
thermal and over current protection. Motor drivers can be controlled
with a standard Hobby-type PWM signal or with RS-232 serial control. |
Optional Encoders |
500 Counts
per Revolution with 3 channel TTL level quadrature outputs. This
gives signals for each revolution of the motor (index), and allows
detection of direction and speed of motor. |
Batteries |
Standard
platform comes with 2 x 24 Volt 3.6 Ah battery packs wich gives
a total of 7.2 Ah at 24 Volts |
Run Time |
Approximately
1 hour per battery pack, 2 packs mount easily
inside chassis. |
Weight |
40 lb |
Payload |
30-40 lb |
Dimensions |
27.5" L
x 20" W x 7.5"H (tracked) 21.5" H x 18"W
x 9.5" H (wheeled)
|
Please note that it may take up to 4 weeks for this unit to arrive if
it is not in stock!
This
unit does not come with R/C controller.
You can order one here.
For more information
about this product, go to the Machine
Lab web site, then make sure to come back here to place your order!