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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Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2018. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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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.
At a glance
- Built for warehouse transport
- Used across research
- Navigates using proximity sensors
- Programmed through python and proprietary app
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
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
What it is built for3
- Applications
- visual inspection,dimensional measurement,surface inspection
- Sub Category
- edge-AI-box
- Industries Served
- automotive,electronics,pharma,logistics,metalwork
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 0.3
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- true
Controls & integration8
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Compatible Vision
- OV7670 CMOS VGA camera
- Software Platform
- Mobilint SDK
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- Programming Interface
- code python,proprietary app
Safety & certification3
- Force Limiting
- true
- Operating Temp
- -20 °C to 60 °C with 0.5 m/s air flow
- Safety Certification
- CE,FCC,CB,CCC,RoHS
Buying & support8
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Colias
- Warranty Years
- 3
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 75000
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
A deployment is recorded when a public source names the customer, or the maker confirms it. Nothing here counts against this robot.
7 other robots in this category have one.
Add a deployment →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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