Morph Machine August 17, 2010
Posted by williamself in autonomous robots, RoBe:Do Robotics, robotics, robots.trackback
We’re morphing into something big!
With our latest robot, Morph Machine, we’ve turned a corner from small rovers to a machine that is a programmable robot and a workspace. Intended for software developers, researchers and robogeeks everywhere, Morph is designed to accelerate the field of robotics. Potential applications include personal robotics, home automation, security, telepresence and any user-selected mashup of these exploits.
And get a load of this: the machine’s open frame design not only makes it easy to transform into the robot of one’s desire, naked, it has the good looks of Japanese or Mission furniture.
Design Information
* Mechanical construction allow users to add their own body onto the frame using metal, wood, plastic, paper mache, etc.
* Form factor is optimized for portable computers
* Workspace height is dynamically changeable from 30 inches to 42 inches
Tech Facts
* Operating system support: Mac, Linux, or Windows
* Users add the netbook or laptop of choice, up to 18″ screen size and weight up to 9 pounds
* Software interfaces are open, with native support for over a dozen programming languages
Availability
Metal or wood production versions will be available soon through pre-order, but why wait? Get a jump on the competition and order controllers and sensors now. When your production machine arrives, slap ‘em on; cue your code, and you, too, will be morphing into something big!
Currently on our design board
A safe, affordable solution for fetching items from refrigerators, freezers and shelves. Retrieval and delivery capacity is expected to be at least 3 pounds.
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Product Information
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