The omnidirectional MPO700 is the ideal basis for high-end service robots. Its four Omni-Drive-Modules enable it to make extremely smooth journeys in all directions. This is a great advantage when expensive or sensitive equipment has to be transported.
The MPO700 can also be equipped with a light-weight robot arm. Various off-the-shelf arms can be connected, such as the Universal Robots arm UR5 or Baxter from Rethink Robotics. This makes it easy to experiment with completely new solutions in robotics research.
Besides, the MPO700 can be used in industry as flexible material transport system in intralogistics. It can bridge paths that cannot be realized with floor-mounted conveyors or classic unmanned transport systems. Moreover, the MPO700 can be operated autonomously and is equipped with an automatic charging station. The omnidirectional MPO700 is also an excellent platform for experimenting with service robots in robotics labs.
A special feature of the MPO700 is its ability to move sideways, in addition to forwards and backwards. This allows the robot to pass through doors that would normally be blocked by a normal vehicle. In this way the omnidirectional MPO700 is very suitable for a new generation of mobile robots that are designed for brand engagement and interaction with customers in public.
The omnidirectional MPO700 was developed by the Dynamics and Control group of the department of Mechanical Engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology. During the development the focus was placed on combining humanoid capabilities with the flexibility and robustness of a service robot.
To achieve this, a new frame was fabricated that is capable of supporting two Barrett WAM arms. The arms are attached to the head using a flexible mounting system. The neck of the robot consists of a Schunk PW-70 pan-tilt. The robot is controlled by a CRL MultiSense SL and Microsoft Kinect v2.
The MPO700 can be driven manually using a joystick (teleoperate) or it can be driven automatically. It can also be controlled via the internet in real time. This makes it possible to operate the robot remotely with a smartphone or tablet. The omnidirectional MPO700 can also be driven with the help of software, such as PlatformPilot or ROS 2. The MPO700 is therefore an excellent starting point for building complex robotic applications that involve the cooperation of different robots.
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