Khepera IV
The expansion turret can receive in option a Laser Range Finder module. It is used to do navigation, specially for mapping and localization. A laser inside the sensor is scanning the robot environment, measuring each 0.36 degres the distance from any object at its height.
The model which can be used is the URG-04LX-UG01 from the Hokuyo company. The turret gives the mechanical support for the sensor and the connectivity for it. In option, you can add a battery with the external charger pack in order to save the Khepera IV robot autonomy.
Technical specification of the LRF module:
| Elements | Technical Information |
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| Range | 20 mm to 5600 mm |
| Accuracy | 60 to 1000mm : ±30mm , 1000 to 4095mm : ±3% of measurement |
| Angular resolution | approx. 0.36 degree |
| Autonomy | 2 hours |
| Weight | 300g |
| Software | Libkorebot |
| Scanning time | 100ms / scan |
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| LRF module on the expansion turret |
Recommended price for the expansion turret with the LRF module : 1890 CHF (excluding local taxes and shipping cost)
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User Manual
Software
- will be included in the new Libkorebot library