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+ | === Can the KUKA youBot recharge the batteries autonomously?=== | ||
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+ | === How do I recharge the batteries?=== | ||
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+ | The batteries can be charged inside and outside the platform. The integrated power board has a charge controller to load the battery without removing it. Or outside the youbot using the custom made youBot Battery Charger. | ||
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+ | === How do I know, that the battery is charging? When do I have to stop the charging process?=== | ||
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+ | The orange display shows the status and the voltage of the battery. On the top right side of the orange display you can see 4 squares. The two on the left show the status of each battery cell. The youBot battery consists of 2 x 12 Volt cells, so you have one square for each cell. | ||
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+ | The charging process starts automatically, if you connect the external power supply and turn on the power board. If the power board is on, the display will glow orange and you will see the squares mentioned above. | ||
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+ | If the size of the squares changes continuously, it means that the battery cell is going to be charged. If the square size does not change, the meaning is as follows | ||
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+ | *If the left most square remains small → Battery is not connected | ||
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+ | If the battery is fully charged, the power board will stop charging the battery automatically. So there is no upper time limit. | ||
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+ | === How can I increase the lifetime/performance of the battery?=== | ||
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Revision as of 11:20, 6 February 2015
Contents
- 1 How to find youBot serial number?
- 2 What hardware comes with the robot?
- 3 Does the robot need a special environment/floor?
- 4 Can the KUKA youBot operate outdoors?
- 5 Is the KUKA youBot waterproof?
- 6 What are the safety implications when using the KUKA youBot?
- 7 Do I need power adapters to power youBot?
- 8 Can I buy the wheels separately?
- 9 What controller modes for the joints are available?
- 10 Are there additional components for the robot available?
- 11 Are there any construction data (CAD) available?
- 12 Are there any interfaces for an emergency stop?
- 13 I want to use the softstop. Do I have to activate the softstop interface of the arm or of the base?
- 14 Can I connect the soft stop of the base and the arm to the same button?
- 15 What is the minimum and maximum speed of the base/arm joints?
- 16 What are the rotation directions of the joints?
- 17 Can I upgrade or exchange the embedded PC?
- 18 Is there a FireWire interface?
- 19 Which connections to the PC are possible?
- 20 Is there any empty PCI-express slot in the on-board PC of the “KUKA youBot omni directional mobile platform”?
- 21 Is there a wireless interface integrated?
- 22 Can the KUKA youBot recharge the batteries autonomously?
- 23 How do I recharge the batteries?
- 24 How do I know, that the battery is charging? When do I have to stop the charging process?
- 25 How can I increase the lifetime/performance of the battery?
- 26 Can I remove the external power cable when the battery is connected?
How to find youBot serial number?
Whenever you want to contact Hotline, please provide also the serial number of your youbot, as found on the sticker below
There are many ways to find the serial number of your youBot
- On the platform
- On the arm
- On the original boxes that the youBot was delivered
Platform
To locate the sticker with the serial number on the platform, you have to turn the latter upside down. The sticker is in the middle of the bottom side of the platform as shown at the image below.
Arm
To locate the sticker with the serial number on the arm, look at the black base, as shown at the image below.
Original Boxes
To locate the sticker with the serial number on the boxes, look at the up right corner of the box, as shown at the image below.
What hardware comes with the robot?
For detailed information, please visit the configurations on our webpage
Does the robot need a special environment/floor?
No, the KUKA youBot has been designed for indoor environments and flat surface. You should not use the robot on high / deep carpets and be aware that the robot might leave traces on damageable floor material such as wood or glass.
Can the KUKA youBot operate outdoors?
The KUKA youBot has not been designed for outdoor operation. There is no protection against moisture or dirt.
Is the KUKA youBot waterproof?
No, the KUKA youBot is not waterproof.
What are the safety implications when using the KUKA youBot?
The power of KUKA youBot arm is limited to 80 W. According to ISO 10218:2006 this allows for operating in human-robot collaborative mode without any additional safety measures. Nevertheless, depending on the tool attached it can harm people.
The mobile platform does not come with any safety sensors or bumpers. We advise to perform a risk analysis for your application and to take appropriate safety precautions.
Do I need power adapters to power youBot?
It depends. The external power supply comes with a German Schuko plug with input Voltage range between 100V and 240V. In some countries you need a special adapter.
Can I buy the wheels separately?
No. Unfortunately we do not sell the wheels separately.
What controller modes for the joints are available?
You can control each joint of the base or arm in current, position or velocity mode.
Are there additional components for the robot available?
For further information please visit:
Are there any construction data (CAD) available?
Unfortunately due, to the Copyright reason there are no CAD data available.
However, you can find .blend, .std and .dae files on our page.
Are there any interfaces for an emergency stop?
Yes, there are two mechanisms to activate an emergency stop.
Hardstop: You can connect an emergency stop to the power board. This will deactivate the 24 Volt power supply for each joint. Note the motors do not have a break, i.e. the arm will fall down, if the hardstop is activated Softstop: The master board of the base and the arm have got a soft stop interface. This mechanism will deactivate the Ethercat communication of the slaves. The advantage is, that all joints will be stopped and keep their positions.
More details can be found in technical support accessories section.
I want to use the softstop. Do I have to activate the softstop interface of the arm or of the base?
When you are using the internal PC to control the youBot and want to stop the whole system, it is enough, if you activate the soft stop mechanism of the base.
When you are using an external PC which is connected to the arm, you have to activate the soft stop mechanism of the arm, if you want to stop the whole system.
Can I connect the soft stop of the base and the arm to the same button?
Yes, you can.
What is the minimum and maximum speed of the base/arm joints?
The minimum/maximum velocity of the base is: min 0.01 m/s max 0.8 m/s
That means for each joint of the base: min 0.2 radian/s max 16 radian/s
The velocities for the arm joints are: min 0.03 radian/s max 1.5 radian/s in positioning mode max 2.5 radian/s in velocity mode with acceleration
What are the rotation directions of the joints?
Can I upgrade or exchange the embedded PC?
Any PC board that adheres to the mini ITX form factor should fit into the compartment. Please note that changing the PC will void warranty!
Is there a FireWire interface?
No, there is no FireWire interface on KUKA youBot.
Which connections to the PC are possible?
USB, Ethernet, EtherCAT, RS232
Is there any empty PCI-express slot in the on-board PC of the “KUKA youBot omni directional mobile platform”?
No! Unfortunately there is not empty slot for an PCI-express card.
Is there a wireless interface integrated?
No, the default configuration of the youBot PC does not have a wireless interface. We recommend to use a wifi usb stick, which is supported by Linux.
Can the KUKA youBot recharge the batteries autonomously?
No, the external power supply must be connected to the robot manually. After that the batteries will be charged automatically.
How do I recharge the batteries?
The batteries can be charged inside and outside the platform. The integrated power board has a charge controller to load the battery without removing it. Or outside the youbot using the custom made youBot Battery Charger.
How do I know, that the battery is charging? When do I have to stop the charging process?
The orange display shows the status and the voltage of the battery. On the top right side of the orange display you can see 4 squares. The two on the left show the status of each battery cell. The youBot battery consists of 2 x 12 Volt cells, so you have one square for each cell.
The charging process starts automatically, if you connect the external power supply and turn on the power board. If the power board is on, the display will glow orange and you will see the squares mentioned above.
If the size of the squares changes continuously, it means that the battery cell is going to be charged. If the square size does not change, the meaning is as follows
- If the left most square remains small → Battery is not connected
- If the square remains at its big size → the associated battery cell is fully charged
If the battery is fully charged, the power board will stop charging the battery automatically. So there is no upper time limit.
How can I increase the lifetime/performance of the battery?
If you want the best performance of the battery cells, we recommend the use of the external custom made youBot Battery Charger. The internal power board is not as strong as an external charger, which secures the performance of a battery for a longer time.
Can I remove the external power cable when the battery is connected?
You can plug in / remove the power cord of the external power supply, if the battery is plugged in.