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Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-12-28T11:55:44+01:00

hi kaerf

The beta versions Robotis had been distributing had an all-in-one chip solution with 6 axis IMU. It used a magnetometer instead of a gyro to detect pitch/roll/yaw.
However because the Magnetometer had too much noise, the chip had to be replaced in the final version of the kit as it was unusable for dynamic walk stabilization.

Therefore, the final version comes with a _true_ 2 axis gyro (the advertised images show a gyro) which is the solution that offers the best reliability.
This information was reflected in the images released by Robotis in the final announcement (that we were advertising during the pre-release campaign). The images showed an XY balance sensor.

However, we have inadvertently introduced an error when we revised the Bioloid PREMIUM product page last week. We have inadavertently made reference to the old solution with the magnetometer. The page has now been updated and fixed to reflect the correct information.

With regards to a 6 axis IMU, it is not yet available from Robotis but one is supposed to be available as an upgrade for Bioloid, compatible with both PREMIUM and Comprehensive kits (and any device with a Dynamixel bus including the USB2Dynamixel and custom solutions)

As a final note, with regards to the video above, it seems the Bioloid is using the distance sensor (one of which is now located in the chest) to determine the proximity of the ball and grab it.
It also seems to be using the IMU to balance itself when absorbing the energy of the ball (ie while stopping the ball).

Regards
Pedro

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:55 am

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-12-28T01:38:12+01:00

video showing the Bioloid Premium capabilities

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Statistics: Posted by limor — Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:38 am

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-12-26T06:40:14+01:00

FYI, I bought a couple of the premium kits (1 from robosavvy) and it looks like Bioloid is shipping with a 2 axis gyro instead of the IMU listed on http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... cts_id/600.

I'm not terribly familiar with sensor output, but the readings from the sensor actually seem like accelerometer readings rather than gyro readings...either that or the signal to noise ratio might be a bit low.

I'd love to hear what other people think of the gyro...any custom code yet?

Statistics: Posted by kaerf — Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:40 am

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T23:23:08+01:00

siempre.aprendiendo wrote:
Yes, I know. But I want another complete kit, in order to keep two creations at the same time. The "older" kit with the hexapod (see my avatar ) and building new creatures with the other kit.

It was interesting to follow the "Robotis path" because some creations that I have in mind will need more than 18 servos

I see...well i'm really curious about what you are working on?

Statistics: Posted by Musashi — Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:23 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T23:20:45+01:00

Javito wrote:
hi,

and what about the upgrade kits, does anyone know the price?

Unfortunally not yet!

Statistics: Posted by Musashi — Fri Nov 27, 2009 11:20 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T20:04:05+01:00

hi,

and what about the upgrade kits, does anyone know the price?

Statistics: Posted by Javito — Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:04 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T20:05:33+01:00

Yes, I know. But I want another complete kit, in order to keep two creations at the same time. The "older" kit with the hexapod (see my avatar ) and building new creatures with the other kit.

It was interesting to follow the "Robotis path" because some creations that I have in mind will need more than 18 servos

Statistics: Posted by siempre.aprendiendo — Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:59 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T19:45:48+01:00

siempre.aprendiendo wrote:
Oops

I was waiting to get the Premium kit as my second Robotis kit (I have yet the comprehensive kit) but it's too pricey. I will look elsewhere (other kits) :-/

Siempre,if you already have the comprehensive kit you could just wait for the upgrade kit (from comprhensive to premium)!

Statistics: Posted by Musashi — Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:45 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2009-11-27T19:26:03+01:00

Oops

I was waiting to get the Premium kit as my second Robotis kit (I have yet the comprehensive kit) but it's too pricey. I will look elsewhere (other kits) :-/

Statistics: Posted by siempre.aprendiendo — Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:26 pm

Bioloid PREMIUM Kit now available for Pre Order on Robosavvy

2010-01-19T13:02:17+01:00

Hi all

We are glad to announce we are now taking PRE orders for the new Bioloid PREMIUM Kit.

The price of the robot is 872.85 inc VAT. (759 exc.VAT)
All pre-orders will receive the Zig110 set for free. This set includes a Zigbee module for the Robot and another module for the Remote control.

We are trying to get a first batch of 10 robots delivered to us by mid December, so the first customers should be able to get it before Christmas.
The remaining order is supposed to be shipped to suppliers by mid December, meaning that most likely customers will receive them after Christmas.

Pre-ordering guarantees you are one of the first to get it!
You can place your order on our online store here http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info ... cts_id/600

Regards
Pedro

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:50 pm