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Pioneer P3-DX

→ Download Pioneer3-DX datasheet

The Pioneer is the world's most popular research robot. The Pioneer’s versatility, reliability and durability have made it the reference platform for robotics research. Unlike hobby and kit robots, Pioneer is fully programmable, and will last through years of tough classroom and laboratory use.

The base Pioneer 3 DX platform arrives fully assembled with motors with 500-tick encoders, 19cm wheels, tough aluminum body, 8 forward-facing ultrasonic (sonar) sensors, 8 optional real-facing sonar, 1, 2 or 3 hot-swappable batteries, and our complete software development kit. Add an optional internal computer or your own laptop and the robot is ready to go.

The base Pioneer 3 DX platform can reach speeds of 1.6 meters per second and carry a payload of up to 23 kg.

The P3-DX base platform with included Pioneer SDK has the ability to:

BE DRIVEN with keys or joystick; PLAN PATHS and AUTONOMOUSLY NAVIGATE; DISPLAY a map of its sonar and/or laser readings; LOCALIZE using sonar (with optional laser upgrade for more accuracy); COMMUNICATE SENSOR & CONTROL information relating sonar, motor encoder, motor controls, user I/O, and battery charge data; RUN C/C++ PROGRAMS; QUICKLY SIMULATE BEHAVIORS OFFLINE with the simulator that accompanies each development environment ...

With the optional Laser Mapping & Navigation System and MobileEyes, your robot can map buildings and constantly update its position within a few cm while traveling within mapped areas. With the appropriate optional accessories, you can view the robot’s view remotely, speak, play and hear audio and send the robot on patrol.

The batteries are hot-swappable.  If more runtime is desired, the P3-DX can be configured with a Docking System to run continuously. 

The Pioneer 3 DX is an all-purpose base, used for research and applications involving:

• mapping
• teleoperation
• localization
• monitoring
• reconnaissance
• vision
• manipulation
• autonomous navigation
• multi-robot cooperation and other behaviors

Pioneer 3 DX runs best on hard surfaces. It can traverse low sills and household power cords and climb most wheelchair ramps.

→ Download Pioneer3-DX datasheet

See Also:

Research PatrolBot 

PowerBot 

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