SCITOS [saitoz] G5 is the professional mobile platform for your research. It provides a bridge between the world of industrial robotics and the world of research robotics: For the first time, a mobile base combines the advantages of industrial robots, such as robustness and longevity, with the mobility and flexibility of a research robot. We believe that this is essential for today's robotics research.

Navigation, human-robot-interaction, manipulation - one for almost all

SCITOS G5 is adaptable to almost every application in an indoor environment - not only hypothetically speaking: It handles payloads of up to 50 kg (110 Ibs) without curtailing the driving performance. The center of gravity of the 60 kg (130 Ibs) platform is very low. So, besides standard components like laser range finders or cameras you can conveniently install robot arms, touch displays or our unique robot head. Everything with the same mobile base. The accessibility of mechanical and electrical interfaces helps you change the platform according to your needs.

Accelerate your work

With SCITOS G5 research results can be produced faster, because we want you to be able to concentrate on your real work. Instead of laboriously harmonizing peripheries, you can focus more on what the robot has to be capable of, and SCITOS G5 will provide you with everything you need to reach your goals. Use the 2 RS232, 2 Firewire, 5 USB ports or the CAN bus to connect your own devices. Power them with 5, 12 or 24 Volts. Fix them without drilling holes. You will see, there are many acute details that will make your daily research easier. And if you have a problem - a designated professional is available to help.

Developed for the real world

We use the SCITOS G5 technology for our robotic applications, like mobile shopping assistants, and drive about a thousand miles a year in an indoor environment on concrete, composite pavement or floor tiles. For that reason, the mobile base is equipped with a maintenance-free differential drive including a five year warranty. Equipped with a sophisticated safety concept, the platform conforms to the European CE-guidelines. The closed bumper stops the mobile base in case of collisions. SCITOS G5 was tested and certified by the German Technical Inspection Agency.

Up-to-date

SCITOS G5 is controlled by an Embedded PC with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a multitude of small hardware units which monitor several functions of the robot. The hierarchical energy-saving concept in conjunction with the energy-saving units enables a long run-time. Two lead-acid gel batteries with an overall charge of 42 Amps-hrs operate the platform for up to 12 hours in normal usage. In our shopping robot application, i.e. the robot drives, energising a laser range finder, the embedded PC with image processing, touch display etc., we achieved a run-time of about 8 hours. The integrated charging unit ensures that SCITOS G5 is also easy to use outside of the lab. All features considered, the SCITOS platform will work every time much like a plug & work robot.

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