RoadNarrows
 Robotics

CoroBot was created to minimize the complexity of robot development. By combining a powerful PC-class platform with a robust, object-oriented software development system, robotic solutions can be rapidly developed and deployed. The CoroBot also assists the hardware developer with additional physical mounting space, ports, sensors and communication devices. The CoroBot features extensive storage and powerful processing capacity, as well as operating system options of Linux or Microsoft. A USB WebCam and Wifi communication comes standard with the CoroBot, and a gripper arm is available in an advanced configuration. A classroom oriented software package using Microsoft Robotics Studio is also now available, called ClassPack. Contact RoadNarrows for licencing and sales.

The e-puck is an educational mini robot developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) for teaching purposes. The e-puck is powered by a dsPIC processor and features a very large number of sensors in its basic configuration, including a camera, 3-D accelerometer, proximity sensors, and microphones. It has a built-in wireless BlueTooth radio and various LED's and a speaker. The e-puck hardware and software is fully open source (www.e-puck.org) providing low-level access to every electronic device and offering unlimited extension possibilities.

The Hemisson robot is a ready-to-use small robot designed for education and teaching. Equipped with several sensors and a programmable 8bit MCU, the robot is able to avoid obstacles, detect ambient light intensity and follow a line on the floor. Other features include include programmable LED's, a buzzer and switches. Many extensions are available, such as a BlueTooth radio, wireless camera, text-to-speech, and more.

Khepera II is a miniature mobile robot with functionality similar to that of larger robots used in research and education. Khepera was originally designed as a research and teaching tool for a Swiss Research Priority Program at EPFL in Lausanne. It allows real world testing of algorithms developed in simulation for trajectory planning, obstacle avoidance, pre-processing of sensory information, and hypotheses on behavior processing, among others.

The Khepera III is the next generation robot from K-Team. The Khepera III can match the performance of much bigger robots, with an upgradable embedded computing power using the KoreBot system, mutiple sensor arrays for both long range and short range object detection, swapable battery pack system for optimal autonomy, and exceptional differential drive odometry.

Koala is a mid-size robot designed for real-world applications. Bigger than Khepera, more powerful, and capable of carrying larger accessories, Koala has the functionality necessary for use in practical applications (like sophisticated battery management), rides on 6 wheels for indoor all-terrain operation, and sports stylish bodywork for attractive demonstrations.