AMIGO Head

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AMIGO: Head | Arms | Torso | Base


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Part Summary

Microsoft's Kinect is used as a head to get a visualization of the world.


Overview

In order to recognize objects and to create a three dimensional visualization of the environment, AMIGO is equipped with a Microsoft's Kinect (1) camera. In the same way humans do, the images out of multiple cameras are used for depth perception. Two Dynamixel RX-28 actuators to make it able for AMIGO to look around. A Picture of the CAD model is shown in figure 1.

Figure 1: Assembly of AMIGO's Head


Specifications

Construction

  • Dimensions (HxDxW): 16 x 6 x 16 cm
  • Weight: +/- 1 kg


Vision

Microsoft Kinect

  • Horizontal field of view: 58 degrees
  • Vertical field of view: 45 degrees
  • Image sensor: Resolution VGA (640 x 480)
  • Frame Rate 30 fps
  • Depth sensor: Resolution VGA (640 x 480)
  • Frame Rate: 30 fps
  • Range: 0.8 - 3.5 m
  • Spatial x/y resolution: 3 mm (@ 2m distance)
  • Depth z resolution: 1 cm (@ 2m distance)


Software

  • Ubuntu
  • ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Programming: C++


Communication

  • USB
  • RS48 via EtherCAT stack


Degrees of Freedom

Pan Tilt Head

  • Pan: 300 degrees
  • Tilt: 120 degrees


Motor Specifications

Neck - 2x Dynamixel RX-28


Mechatronics

Assembly of the Head

Figure 2 shows AMIGO's head.


Figure 2: Exploded view of AMIGO's head


Microsoft's Kinect camera (1) is bolted via a support plate to a Dynamixel RX-28 (3) using a standard FR07-H101 frame (2). These parts are bolted using the supplied bolts that come with the frame. This Dynamixel (3) makes it possible for the robot to look up and down. In order to look to the sides a second Dynamixel Rx-28 (5) is used. Both Dynamixels are connected using a FR07-S101 frame (4). Figure 3 shows the positioning of the head on the torso. The Dynamixel (5) is bolted to the upper body's top panel.


Figure 3: Mounting of the Head to the torso


License

Copyright Technische Universiteit Eindhoven 2011.

This documentation describes Open Hardware and is licensed under the CERN OHL v. 1.1.
You may redistribute and modify this documentation under the terms of the CERN OHL v.1.1. (http://ohwr.org/cernohl).
This documentation is distributed WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please see the CERN OHL v.1.1 for applicable conditions.

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