Autonomous robotic vehicle kit is programmable in C
Suitable for beginners and experienced electronics and software developers, Global Specialties has announced the RP6V2 robot kit with RC5 remote and battery charger. The autonomous mobile robot system is programmable in C and comes with an extensive manual, lots of example programs, and a huge C function library.
Targeting educational curriculum at universities, trade schools, high schools and hobby users, the RP6V2-C allows users to instantly start experimenting, with many expansion possibilities as programming skills grow.
The kit is supplied with: the RP6V2 robot; a CD with software, user manual and sample programs; a 10-pin connector; a USB connector cable; a USB programmer interface; a high speed battery charger; and an RC5 remote control.
The RP6V2 robot features an ATMEGA32 8-bit RISC MCU with 8 MIPS and 8MHz clock, a USB interface for easy programming and communication and two 7.2V DC motors. Receiving IR codes in RC5 format from the included remote control, the robot integrates light, collision, speed and IR-obstacle sensors and provides a powerful tank drivetrain to negotiate steep ramps and obstacles.
The RP6V2-C autonomous robotic vehicle kit is available now for $269.