The Kugle is a Research robot developed by Aalborg University (Denmark), launched 2019.
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Overview
The Kugle ballbot is a human-sized robot developed as part of a Human Robot Interaction project, equipped for autonomous maneuvering and navigation using various advanced sensors and algorithms.
At a glance
- Built for visual inspection and dimensional measurement
- Navigates using LiDAR SLAM and vision
- Programmed through python and ROS
- Public API for integration
- Compatible with ROS
- Backed by a 2-year warranty
Buyer decision signals
Viability
AAUBOT founded
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 16 kg
- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Battery
- 18 h
- Launch year
- 2019
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1974
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- visual inspection,dimensional measurement
- Sub Category
- ball-balancing robot
Movement & precision4
- Dof
- 3
- Max Speed M S
- 1
- Navigation Type
- lidar slam,vision
- Repeatability Mm
- 1
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- false
- Charge Time Hours
- 10
Controls & integration4
- Api Available
- true
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Software Platform
- ROS
- Programming Interface
- code python,code ros
Buying & support7
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- kugel-2-turbo
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Deployment Count
- 1
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Denmark
Who runs it· deployment evidence
No deployment evidence on file
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Add a deployment →Company milestones
- 2006MilestoneAAUBOT founded
- 1974MilestoneAAU founded
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Kugle?
- The Kugle is developed by Aalborg University, based in Denmark.
- What type of robot is the Kugle?
- The Kugle is a Research robot made by Aalborg University.
- How much does the Kugle cost?
- Pricing for the Kugle is not publicly listed — contact Aalborg University for a quote.
- When was the Kugle launched?
- The Kugle was launched in 2019.
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