The MegaScout is a wholly new robot platform developed at the University of Minnesota to work in conjunction with a Scout team. The MegaScout is intended to provide command and control support for a Scout team as well as perform independently. The MegaScouts are still in their early prototyping stages, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Specifications
| Length: |
37 cm |
| Diameter: |
13 cm (main body) |
| Weight: |
12 kg |
| Top Speed: |
Standard wheel 5.3 m/s
Balloon wheel 7.2 m/s
Actuated wheel ??? m/s
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| Sensors: |
Color Tilt Camera
Color USB Camera
Eltec Pyroelectric Sensor
GP2D02 Range Finder
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| Batteries: |
250 Wh Lithium Polymer |
| Operational Lifetime: |
Quiescent Mode: approx. 20 hours
Reconnaissance Mode: approx. 5-7.5 hours
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| Communications: |
Primary: 802.11b
Optional: 900Mhz FM Video |
Variations
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A standard equipped MegaScout |
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A MegaScout equipped with rugged tires for increased shock absorption and traction |
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A MegaScout equipped with actuating wheels |
Demos | 
