The SERS-6 is an advanced indoor space exploration rover designed to simulate lunar and planetary exploration missions. Featuring a sophisticated swerve drive system, 6-DOF robotic arm, and comprehensive sensor suite, it serves as a development platform for space robotics research and education.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions:
- Length: 70 cm
- Width: 60 cm
- Height: 78 cm
Weight: 25 kg (base configuration)
Construction Material:
- Primary: 7075-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum
Mobility System
Drive Configuration: Quad swerve drive system
Wheel Specifications:
- Diameter: 19 cm
- Type: All-terrain rubber compound
- Swerve Module Features:
- 360° continuous rotation
- Independent wheel speed control
- Integrated encoders for precise positioning
- Performance:
- Maximum Speed: 1.5 m/s
- Zero turning radius capability
- Slope Capability: Up to 35 degrees
- Ground Clearance: 23 cm
Robotic Arm
Configuration: 6-DOF arm with modular end-effector
Specifications:
- Reach: 50 cm
- Payload Capacity: 2 kg at full extension
- Positioning Accuracy: ±4 mm
Joint Properties:
- Brushless DC motors
- Integrated force/torque sensing
- Position, velocity and torque feedback
End-Effector Options:
- Standard gripper (0-35 mm opening)
- Scientific instrument mount
- Quick-change tool interface
Sensor Suite
Visual Systems:
- Primary Navigation Camera: OpenCV OAK-D
- Range: 0.2 - 9 m
- RGB: 12MP
Arm-Mounted Camera:
- Diagonal field of view (dFoV): 78°
- Max Resolution: 1080p/30 fps - 720p/ 30fps
POSE Determination
Depth mapping capability
- Arm-mounted inspection camera and rover mounted cameras
LIDAR System:
- 360°x90° scanning LIDAR
- Range: 0.05-30 meters
- Resolution: :±2.0 cm
- Update Rate: 250 Hz
Additional Sensors:
- 9DOF IMU
- Wheel encoders
- Motor current sensors
- Obstacle detection sensors
Computing and Control
Main Computer:
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
Operating System:
Navigation Capabilities
Autonomous Navigation:
- Path planning with obstacle avoidance
- Position estimation using sensor fusion
Manual Control:
- Teleoperation interface
- Variable control modes
- Force feedback option
Power System
Primary Power:
- Type: Li-ion battery pack
- Voltage: 22.2V
- Capacity: 20Ah
- Runtime: 4 hours (typical use)
Power Management:
- Smart power distribution
- Low-power modes
- Battery health monitoring
Charging:
- Fast charge capability (3 hours)
- Solar panel interface (optional)
- Hot-swap battery support
Communication
Wireless:
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Optional radio module for long-range
Protocols:
- Delayed telemetry handling
- Loss-tolerant command system
Environmental Specifications
Operating Conditions:
Storage Conditions:
- Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Software Features
Development Environment:
- ROS 2 integration
- Python and C++ APIs
- MATLAB / Simulink
- Simulation environment
- UNITY
AI Capabilities:
- Terrain classification
- Object recognition
- Autonomous mission planning
- Others
User Interface:
- Web-based control interface
- Mission planning software
- Data visualization tools
- Virtual reality operator interface
Research and Educational Features
Data Collection:
- Sensor data logging
- Mission telemetry recording
- Performance metrics tracking
Simulation Integration:
- Hardware-in-the-loop capability
- Mission scenario playback
Educational Tools:
- Curriculum materials
- Laboratory exercises
- Programming tutorials
Safety Features
Emergency Systems:
- Hardware emergency stop
- Software watchdogs
- Power monitoring
- Collision prevention
Fault Detection:
- Joint position monitoring
- Current limiting
- Communication loss handling
Optional Accessories
Solar panel kit
Additional battery packs
Specialized end-effectors
Transport case
Development toolkit
Training package
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