Care-O-bot 3
Built by Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation · Germany
The Care-O-bot 3 is a Research robot developed by Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (Germany).
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Overview
The Care-O-bot 3 is a versatile autonomous robot designed for research and assistive applications. It features flexible navigation, manipulation capabilities, and can operate in various environments. The robot is built with a modular design for easy upgrades and adaptability to different tasks, enhancing its utility in different contexts.
Flagship features
- Flexible, autonomous navigation capabilities
- Advanced manipulation and grasping abilities
- Equipped with environment reconstruction features
- Designed for research and assistive robotics
- Features multiple sensors including laser scanners and cameras
Buyer decision signals
Viability
60th anniversary
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Weight
- 180 kg
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1959
Detailed specifications
Power & battery1
- Power Supply
- Gaia rechargeable Li ion battery 60 Ah, 48 V or lead accumulators
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- laser_scanner,camera
Compute1
- Onboard Compute
- 3 PCs (2 GHz Pentium M, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB HDD)
Other14
- Gripper
- Schunk SDH with tactile sensors
- Height Mm
- 1450
- Controllers
- Elmo controllers with CAN interface
- Manipulator
- Schunk LWA 3 with a maximum reach of 120 cm
- Applications
- research,eldercare_assistance
- Sub Category
- service_humanoid
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Dimensions Cm
- {"width":55,"height":145,"length":75}
- Company Country
- DE
- Maneuverability
- Omnidirectional platform with 8 motors
- Walking Speed Ms
- 1.5
- Lifting Capacity Kg
- 7
- Additional Information
- - Flexible, autonomous navigation capabilities. - Advanced manipulation and grasping abilities. - Equipped with environment reconstruction features. - Designed for research and assistive robotics. - Features multiple sensors including laser scanners and cameras.
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Company milestones
- 2019Milestone60th anniversary
- 1971MilestoneIncorporated into Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- 1959MilestoneFounded
- —MilestoneCare-O-bot 3 described as a research and development platform
- —MilestoneCare-O-bot 3 presented as a public robotic home assistant
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Care-O-bot 3?
- The Care-O-bot 3 is developed by Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the Care-O-bot 3?
- The Care-O-bot 3 is a Research robot made by Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation.
- How much does the Care-O-bot 3 cost?
- Pricing for the Care-O-bot 3 is not publicly listed — contact Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation for a quote.
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