Colias
Built by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln
The Colias is a Research robot developed by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln, launched 2018.
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Overview
The micro robot Colias is built on a 4 cm circular chassis and is a low-cost and open platform for use in a variety of swarm robotics applications.
Flagship features
- Replicates the behavior of swarming honeybees. Developed by computer scientists at the University of Lincoln with help from researchers at Tsinghua University in China
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Colias robots reported as swarming out of the lab
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 0.35 m/s
- Weight
- 0.04 kg
- Battery
- 1.5 h
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 6
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE,FCC,CB,CCC,RoHS
Other26
- Applications
- visual_inspection,dimensional_measurement,surface_inspection
- Sub Category
- edge-AI-box
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 0.3
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- Colias
- Operating Temp
- -20 °C to 60 °C with 0.5 m/s air flow
- Warranty Years
- 3
- Company Country
- KR
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 75000
- Deployment Notes
- Demonstrated successful on-board bio-inspired collision avoidance (LGMD1, LGMD2, DSN models) in arena experiments with multiple robots.
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Youtube Video Id
- znAkt9aq9iQ
- Compatible Vision
- OV7670 CMOS VGA camera
- Industries Served
- automotive,electronics,pharma,logistics,metalwork
- Software Platform
- Mobilint SDK
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
- Programming Interface
- code_python,proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Replicates the behavior of swarming honeybees. Developed by computer scientists at the University of Lincoln with help from researchers at Tsinghua University in China.
Company milestones
- 2014DeploymentColias robots reported as swarming out of the lab
- —MilestoneNo verified company record
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Colias?
- The Colias is developed by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln.
- What type of robot is the Colias?
- The Colias is a Research robot made by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln.
- How much does the Colias cost?
- Pricing for the Colias is not publicly listed — contact Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln for a quote.
- When was the Colias launched?
- The Colias was launched in 2018.
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