Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Robonova I , Ready-To-Walk Humanoid Robot

Hitec 77002 Robonova I Ready-To-Walk Humanoid Robot

Product Features:

* Advanced robot for students, hobbyists, and educators
* Gold anodized metal servo brackets serve as strong and lightweight exoskeleton
* Controlled with 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos; includes IR controller
* Micom control board can operate up to 24 servos and 16 accessory modules
* Simple programming with supplied RoboScript and RoboBasic software

Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 7 x 12.5 inches ; 5.2 pounds

Product Description:

Hitec Robotics is proud to announce ROBONOVA-I. This exciting new humanoid robot offers educators, students and robotic hobbyists a complete robot package. The stable ROBONOVA-I can walk, run, do flips, cartwheels, dance moves and once programmed, is ready to compete in any
Robo One Class “J” competition. Available two ways, as a kit, so you can enjoy building your robot yourself, or as a pre-assembled, “RTW”, “ready to walk” instant gratification robot.

Easy to Build
Your ROBONOVA-I kit was designed for easy assembly in 6 to 8 hours using only a screwdriver.

Control Boards
Micom Board with Flexible Interface The control board is the heart of the ROBONOVA-I. Secured to the back of the robot under a strong plastic case, the control board can operate up to 24 servos and 16 accessory modules. Optional devices will eventually include gyro’s, acceleration sensors, speech synthesis modules and operational devices such as Bluetooth controllers and R/C transmitters and receivers. This flexible and sophisticated interface allows the user to customize ROBONOVA-I into the
robot of their dreams.

Metal Framework
The custom gold anodized metal servo brackets serve as strong and lightweight exoskeleton. ROBONOVA-I also features durable plastic body case components that protect the control board and battery from damage.

Battery and Charger
Powering the ROBONOVA-I is a 5 cell, environmentally friendly NiMH rechargeable battery that delivers around 1 hour of operational time. Other battery options can include 7.4 volt 2 cell Lithium Polymer battery packs when used with a 6 volt regulator. The included D/C to D/C charger features a protection circuit to help prevent battery charging mishaps.