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Table 3 Karo's Specifications

From: Design and implementation of a maxi-sized mobile robot (Karo) for rescue missions

Robot’s specification

Value

Name

Karo

Typical operation size

0.8 * 0.6 * 0.6 m

Transportation size

0.9 * 0.8 * 0.7 m

System Weight

85 kg

Weight including transportation case

100 kg

Unpack and assembly time

210 min

Locomotion

Tracked

Assistive mechanisms

4 flippers

Maximum speed (flat/ outdoor/ rubble pile)

0.8 / 0.6 / 0.3 m/s

Turning Diameter

Zero

Payload (flat)

30 kg

Power source

Lithium Polymer batteries

Battery Endurance (idle/ normal/ heavy load)

90 / 40 / 20 min

Batteries’ charge time (80%/ 100%)

45 / 60 min

Manipulator

2 link arm, DOF 7

Manipulator’s reach (vertical/ horizontal)

130 / 130 cm

Manipulator’s payload at full extend

5 kg

Sensors

four analog cameras, one high resolution IP camera, thermal camera, gas sensor, IMU, Laser Scanner, and microphone

Communication

IEEE 802.11a 5 GHz 500mW

Tether

optional

Operation modes

Tele-operative and semi-autonomous (flat ground)