Warthog

Description

Warthog is a large all-terrain unmanned ground vehicle capable of brief periods of locomotion in water developed by CLEARPATH ROBOTICS. It can handle tough environments with its rugged build, low ground pressure, and traction tires, which allow effortless mobility through soft soils, vegetation, thick muds, and steep grades.

Payload mounting plates and accessible power and communication ports allow Warthog to be easily customized with sensors, manipulators and other payloads to accommodate a wide variety of robotics applications in mining, agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Warthog is engineered to go where no other UGV can. Its rugged, lightweight steel and aluminum build gives it low ground pressure and traction to tackle all types of difficult terrains including steep grades and soft soils.Warthog’s onboard PC comes with the open-source Robot Operating System (ROS) preinstalled and configured. Rich documentation, demos and tutorials are provided, along with a 3D simulation model for Gazebo to help you get started quickly and hassle-free.When research changes, so should your hardware. Integrate third-party sensors and manipulators quickly and easily with flexible payload mounting, easy to access power and reconfigurable I/O (Ethernet, USB, WIFI, etc). Mobile robot prototyping has never been faster or easier. Warthog’s powerful drivetrain is capable of moving 272 kg of payload and can reach speeds up to 18 km/hr on land. The optional trailer hitch provides ample force for towing massive payloads and industry-standard implements with ease. Warthog comes with a 100 Ah, 48V Sealed AGM Lead Acid battery pack, which can easily be upgraded to a Lithium-ion pack allowing for up to 8 hrs of run time. Inboard 5V, 12V, 24V and 48V, independently fused user power sources can easily supply large power-hungry payloads like manipulators and agricultural implements for hours.

Useful links

https://clearpathrobotics.com/warthog-unmanned-ground-vehicle-robot/

https://github.com/warthog-cpr

Advantages

Easily expandable with sensors and even robotic arms
High payload for vehicle size
Designed for rugged terrain
Community support
Teleoperation also possible
Community support
Other voltages already on board
5V, 12V

Disadvantages

Limited operating time ( 3hrs)
Buying the upgraded pack allows operation for 8hrs
Outdated supported APIs (ROS melodic & ROS kinetic)

Specifications

Dimensions: 1.52m x 1.38 m x 0.83m
Weight: 280 kg
Max Weight: 590 kg
Ground clearance: 254 mm
Max payload: 272 kg
Max incline: 35°-45°
Max speed: 18 km/h
Battery: AGM sealed lead acid (Li-ion optional)
Capacity: 105 Ah at 48V
Charge time: 4hrs
Nominal run time: 2,5 hrs (Li-Ion 3hrs)
User power: 5V, 12V fused (24V, 48V optional)
Control modes: Remote, Computer controlled velocity commands
Communication: Ethernet, USB, remote control, wi-fi
Drivers and APIs: Ros Kinetic, Matlab API
Included hardware: IMU, Encoders, onboard computer, E-STOP (hardware & software)
Operating temperature: -20°C to 40°C
IP rating: IP65

Year of release

Cost

109.200,00 (incl. VAT)

https://www.generationrobots.com/en/403286-drone-terrestre-warthog-ugv.html

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