Welcome to the comprehensive introduction to the SCOUT 2.0 mobile robot platform. Designed with a modular and intelligent concept, the SCOUT 2.0 offers robust capabilities with features like powerful DC brushless servo motors, inflatable rubber tires, and independent suspension on the power module. Equipped with anti-collision beams, front and rear lights, and emergency stop buttons, the SCOUT 2.0 ensures adaptability, maneuverability, and safety in diverse environments.
This section provides a brief introduction to the SCOUT 2.0 mobile robot platform, as shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2.
SCOUT2.0 adopts a modular and intelligent design concept. The composite design of inflate rubber Tire and independent suspension on the power module, coupled with the powerful DC brushless servo motor, makes the SCOUT2.0 robot chassis development platform has strong pass ability and ground adapt ability, and can move flexibly on different ground. Anti-collision beams are mounted around the vehicle to reduce possible damages to the vehicle body during a collision. Lights are both mounted at front and at back of the vehicle, of which the white light is designed for illumination in front whereas the red light is designed at rear end for warning and indication.
Emergency stop buttons are installed on both sides of the robot to ensure easy access and pressing either one can shut down power of the robot immediately when the robot behaves abnormally. Water-proof connectors for DC power and communication interfaces are provided both on top and at the rear of the robot, which not only allow flexible connection between the robot and external components but also ensures necessary protection to the internal of the robot even under severe operating conditions. A bayonet open compartment is reserved on the top for users.
Users can identify the status of vehicle body through the voltmeter, the beeper and lights mounted on SCOUT 2.0. For details, please refer to Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Descriptions of Vehicle Status
SCOUT 2.0 provides three 4-pin aviation connectors and one DB9 (RS232) connector. The position of the top aviation connector is shown in Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3 Schematic Diagram of SCOUT 2.0 Electrical Interface on Top
SCOUT 2.0 has an aviation extension interface both on top and at rear end, each of which is configured with a set of power supply and a set of CAN communication interface. These interfaces can be used to supply power to extended devices and establish communication. The specific definitions of pins are shown in Figure 2.4.
It should be noted that, the extended power supply here is internally controlled, which means the power supply will be actively cut off once the battery voltage drops below the pre-specified threshold voltage. Therefore, users need to notice that SCOUT 2.0 platform will send a low voltage alarm before the threshold voltage is reached and also pay attention to battery recharging during use.
Figure 2.4 Definitions for Pins of Top Aviation Extension Interface