Pioneer 3 - DX

Pioneer 3-DX is a small lightweight two-wheel two-motor differential drive robot ideal for indoor laboratory or classroom use. The robot comes complete with front SONAR, one battery, wheel encoders, a microcontroller with ARCOS firmware, and the Pioneer SDK advanced mobile robotics software development package. Pioneer research robots are the world’s most popular intelligent mobile robots for education and research. Their versatility, reliability and durability have made them the preferred platform for advanced intelligent robotics. Pioneers are pre-assembled, customizable, upgradeable, and rugged enough to last through years of laboratory and classroom use.




Pioneer 3 - DX



Pioneer 3 - DX

Product Features and Benefits

Easy to Use
         Comes assembled and integrated with its accessory packages.
Reliable
         Construction is durable and rugged. Easily handles the small gaps, minor bumping, jarring, or other obstacles that hinder other robotic platforms. Some Pioneer robots have been in service for over 15 years.
Pioneer Software Development Kit
         All Adept MobileRobots platforms include Pioneer SDK, a complete set of robotics applications and libraries that accelerate the development of robotics projects. Pioneer SDK is backed by our product support team.
Customizable
         Easily accessorize by choosing from dozens of supported and tested accessories that integrate with the robotic platform. Additional help is available for future upgrades or added accessories.
Reference Platform
         Pioneer robots are a standard in intelligent mobile platforms. Search your preferred robotics journal or conference listings to find many examples of Pioneer platforms in research applications.
Technical Support
         Pioneer software and hardware comes fully documented with additional help available through our product support team.

Specifications

Construction
         Body: 1.6 mm aluminum (powder-coated)
         Tires: Foam-filled rubber
Operation
         Robot Weight: 9 kg
         Operating Payload: 17 kg
Differential Drive Movement
         Turn Radius: 0 cm
         Swing Radius: 26.7 cm
         Max. Forward/Backward Speed: 1.2 m/s
         Max. Traversable Step: 2.5 cm
         Max. Traversable Gap: 5 cm
         Max. Traversable Grade: 25%
         Max. Traversable Terrain: Indoor, wheelchair
Power
         Run Time: 8-10 hours w/3 batteries (with no accessories)
         Charge Time: 12 hours (standard) or 2.4 hrs (optional high-capacity charger)
         Available Power Supplies: 5 V @ 1.5 A switched , 12 V @ 2.5 A switched
Batteries
         Supports up to 3 at a time
         Voltage: 12 V
         Capacity: 7.2 Ah (each)
         Chemistry: lead acid
         Hot-swappable Batteries: Yes
Available Recharge Options:
         Direct plug-in, Docking station, Powercube (3-battery charging bay)
         Batteries are accessible through hinged latched access panel for hot-swapping (continuous operation)
Microcontroller I/O
         System Serial
                 32 digital inputs
                 8 digital outputs
                 7 analog inputs
                 3 serial expansion ports
         Some ports may not be available if certain accessories are included with the robot
User Control Panel
         System Serial
         MIDI programmable piezo buzzer
         Main power indicator
         Battery charge indicator
         2 AUX power switches
         System reset
         Motor enable pushbutton




Pioneer 3 - DX

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