Sojourner Robot, Sojourner

Sojourner Robot is a smart mars rover that includes six wheels, rotational servo steering, a fully-functional rocker-bogie suspension system, solar panels, a large main antenna, lithium battery, a “warm box” to protect its electronics, a video camera, and a host of other components. Sojourner Robot is built on a 1/2 scale because it is intended to be used in interactive exhibits in space museums where space is limited. The rover contains a stack of integrated electronics that includes an Arduino Zero, a Servo Shield for controlling the robot’s 8 servos, a custom shield, and a high-powered Motor Controller. Sojourner is equipped with an Xbee radio for transmitting to and receiving from a computer control station. Sojourner is capable of exploring autonomously, or taking a “Command Sequence” (a series of user-programmed movement commands), or real-time manual Remote Control.

Specifications (Sojourner Robot)

Product:

• Country: USA 
• Company: Beatty Robotics