Salvius (robot)
Year of creation | 2008 |
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Type | Humanoid robot |
Purpose | Research and development |
Derived from | salvaged, Salvius |
Website | Salvius Robot Project |
Salvius ( /ˈsælviəs/) is an open source humanoid robot built in the United States in 2008, the first of its kind. Its name is derived from the word 'salvaged', being constructed with an emphasis on using recycled components and materials to reduce the costs of designing and construction. The robot is designed to be able to perform a wide range of tasks due to its humanoid body structure planning. The primary goal for the Salvius project is to create a robot that can function dynamically in a domestic environment.[1]
Salvius is a part of the
The name "Salvius" dates back to the time of the Roman Empire, however, it was chosen for this robot because of its similarity to the word "salvage".[3] Names have been a significant part of this robot's development. Salvius is tattooed with the names of the individuals and businesses that have contributed to the project's progress.[4]
Applications
Salvius is intended to be a resource for developers to experiment with
Development
The robots construction has been documented since 2010. Its creation used recycling, and any commercially available parts used on the robot were chosen with availability and economic affordability in mind. Hardware items such as the Raspberry Pi and Arduino microcontrollers were selected for their open source design and their support communities. The robot uses multiple Arduino microcontrollers which were chosen based on the versatility and popularity of the platform across communities.[6]
Software
The robot's computer runs
Salvius's API allows users to send and retrieve data. Its wireless connection allows control through a web interface to view what the robot sees.[9] Since all the software is installed on the robot the user only needs a device with a working internet connection and a browser.[10]
Hardware
The robot is controlled by a network of Raspberry Pi and Arduino microcontrollers. The Raspberry Pi acts as a server for [high level programming languages] as its control function. The robot uses Grove motor controllers to control motors. Most of the robots motors have been salvaged from alternate sources and reused to construct the robot.[citation needed]
Sensors
Sensors allow the robot to successfully interact with its environment. Sensors that have been used on the robot include: touch, sound, light, ultrasonic, and a PIR (Passive infrared sensor). The robot also has an ethernet-connected IP camera which serves as its primary optical input device.
Specifications
Height (ft) | 6 |
Weight (lbs) | 164 |
DOF | 24 |
Battery (hrs) | 1.2 |
Modality | Biped
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Control | Autonomous, Teleoperated |
See also
References
- ^ Heimbuch, Jaymi (24 January 2012). "Human-Like Autonomous Robot Made From Recycled Parts for Under $500". TreeHugger. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
- ^ "Salvius - The standalone open source robot". salviusrobot.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-23.
- ^ "Google Sites". Archived from the original on 2015-01-20. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ^ "January 17, 2013 PDF Edition - Wilbraham-Hampden Times".
- ^ http://salvius.org
- ^ Waddington, Nathan; Taylor, Russell. "Arduino & Open Source Design" (PDF). Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia.
- ^ "RaspbianFAQ - Raspbian".
- ^ "Salvius/Readme.md at master · gunthercox/Salvius". GitHub.
- ^ "Salvius (Humanoid Robot) | RadioShack DIY". Archived from the original on 2014-09-28. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ^ http://salviusrobot.blogspot.com/2011/07/graphic-user-interface.html [dead link]