The only truly modular & all inclusive robotic kit!
The Bioloid set got here yesterday and it is AWESOME !! ... All I can say so far is WOW what a kit!! The value is extreme. The cost of the servos alone is more than the complete set. And the set is complete. UContorller, Batts, frames and SOFTWARE. So cool. -- David
The Bioloid is a robotic kit made up of cleverly designed interchangeable block-shaped parts. With these parts, you can build robots in various shapes that accomplish various tasks. The name “Bioloid” comes from the words“Bio” + “all” + “oid” meaning that any living thing can be built in the form of a robot.
The Bioloid robotic kit includes 18 TTL network ready AX-12+ actuators (continuous rotation motors) with feedback support. These little power houses output 167oz-in to 222 oz-in (12kg-cm to 16kg-cm) of holding torque at 7.2V and 9.6V respectively. Standard hobby servos with approximately the same torque ratings retail for about $45.00 each (if you're lucky). That's $810.00 for 18 standard analog servos without feedback capabilities! The (AX-12+ report angular position, angular velocity, and torque load or a standard TTL serial bus..
AX-S1 Dynamixel Sensor Module
A Dynamixel “AX-S1” is a smart network ready sensor module that contains an infrared receiver, infrared distance sensor, light sensor and buzzer. Like the AX-12+, the AX-S1 can recognize subtle changes in internal temperature and service voltage. One of these bad boys is included in every kit!
CM-5 Bioloid Main Controller Unit
The AX-12+ and AX-S1 connect to the controller unit.
PC to Controller connection
Behavior Control Program
Robots require software and Bioloid robotic kits come with 3 powerful software tools; a behavior control programmer, a motion editor and a terminal application.
Behavior control is a very useful concept in robotics. The behavior software allows the programmer to transition the state of a the robot when a particular stimulus or events is triggered. For example, walk forward unless something is in the way, then [enter your requirements here]…
The motion editor allows for finely tuned individual joint movements and the robot terminal application provides low-level communication with the controller.
There is simply so much that this kit can do and so much information. Please take some time to view the videos and documentation provided above.
We're having a blast with this amazing kit! ...And for the price you can't beat it!
Enjoy!