General information
Team name: | Fontynator |
Institution: | Fontys Venlo |
Department: | Mechatronics |
Contact: |
Team details
Mentors: | Frank van Gennip |
Members: | John, Luc, Rik, Willem, Willem |
Robot – basic information
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Dimensions: (W ×L ×H) |
450x600x340 | ||
Weight: | 23kg | ||
Num. of wheels: | 4 | Turning radius: | 0 |
Rain resistance: | IP53 |
Robot – mechanical details
Drive concept: | Differential drive (skid-steering) |
Steering: | Non-hollonomic |
Special characteristics: |
Robot – electrical details
Powered by: | 8 x 22.2V lithium batteries | |||
Motors: | 4 | |||
Controller: | Arduino | |||
Sensors: | Camera: | Compass: | x | |
Ultrasonic: | Gyroscope: | x | ||
Infrared: | Accelerometer: | x | ||
Laser: | x | Mechanical: | ||
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Communication: |
Robot – Software
Operating system: | ROS |
Programed in: | C++ |
Tools: | |
Other: |
Robot – Strategy
1st task: | Constantly move a goal in a forward direction to make the right path. |
2nd task: | Change the goals on the end of the row to move further. |
3rd task: | Create a map of the field without colours. |
Free style: | Ground inspection for moisture, PH value |
Robot – Investment
Work hours: | 20 hours * 15 weeks * 5 people = 1500 hours |
Components: | Sick Tim 3 Series |
Other: | |
Sponsored by: | Sick, Fontys |
Problems / Challenges
Navigating autonomously, get the encoders to work |
Other