The Boss is a AGV developed by Carnegie Mellon University, launched 2007. Key specifications: navigation lidar_slam, vision.
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Overview
Boss is an autonomous Chevy Tahoe SUV that won the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge. It is capable of tracking other vehicles, detecting obstacles, and planning the best path through a road network. The vehicle is equipped with advanced sensors including cameras, LIDAR, radar, IMU, and GPS systems, and took 50,000 hours of work to develop into a fully autonomous robot.
Flagship features
- Won the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007
- Developed by the Field Robotics Center (FRC)
- Showcased advanced urban navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities
Buyer decision signals
Viability
The Robotics Project launched
Specifications
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Company profile
- Founded
- 1900
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Onboard Compute
- CompactPCI board with 10 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors, each with 2 GB of memory and Gigabit Ethernet ports. Each computer boots off of a 4 GB flash drive. Two of the machines also mount 500 GB hard drives for data logging.[2]
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- Company Country
- US
- Additional Information
- - Won the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007. - Developed by the Field Robotics Center (FRC). - Showcased advanced urban navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities.
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Company milestones
- 2019PartnershipThe Robotics Project launched
- 2007DeploymentBoss wins DARPA Urban Challenge
- 1979MilestoneRobotics Institute launched
- 1979MilestoneRobotics Institute established
- —MilestoneCarnegie Mellon University founded
In the news
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Boss?
- The Boss is developed by Carnegie Mellon University.
- What type of robot is the Boss?
- The Boss is a AGV made by Carnegie Mellon University.
- How much does the Boss cost?
- Pricing for the Boss is not publicly listed — contact Carnegie Mellon University for a quote.
- When was the Boss launched?
- The Boss was launched in 2007.
- What are the key specifications of the Boss?
- Key specifications of the Boss: navigation lidar_slam, vision.
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