DESCRIPTION
Wheelphone is an Educational-Robots from GCtronic. It is built for Research, Education. Key figures: 0.2 kg, 210 min runtime, price 195 CHF, released 2013.
The Wheelphone is GCtronic's mobile-phone robotic platform, a small two-wheeled base that turns an Android phone or an iPhone into a mobile robot, using the phone's processor, camera and connectivity as its brain. It went on sale in GCtronic's shop in February 2013 and suits telepresence, education and research projects. The base has a Microchip PIC24 microcontroller, 4 front infrared proximity sensors and 4 ground sensors that detect cliffs or colour differences, so it avoids obstacles, does not fall from tables and runs on carpet. Android phones connect over USB and iPhones over the audio cable, both with 20 Hz sensor refresh, and the robot charges the phone. Two DC motors drive it at up to 30 cm/s, and a 1,600 mAh LiPo battery gives about 3.5 hours of autonomy; an optional docking station lets it recharge itself. Example apps and libraries for Android and iOS are open source.
FEATURES
- 102 x 92 x 68 mm, 200 g
- Android (USB) and iPhone (audio cable) support
- 4 front IR proximity sensors, 4 ground sensors
- Avoids obstacles and table edges
- runs on carpet
- Up to 30 cm/s
- 1,600 mAh LiPo, about 3.5 h autonomy, about 1 h 45 recharge
- Optional docking station for automatic charging
- Charges the phone
- Telepresence and open-source example apps
- Android SDK and iOS SDK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 102 mm × W 92 mm × H 68 mm |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 1.08 km/h |
| Environment | Indoor homes, classrooms and labs, including tables and carpet |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 210 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | 4 front IR proximity and ambient light sensors; 4 ground sensors; plus the phone's own sensors and camera |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Verified| Physical | |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L 102 mm × W 92 mm × H 68 mm |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Wheeled |
| Speed | 1.08 km/h |
| Environment | Indoor homes, classrooms and labs, including tables and carpet |
| Power | |
| Battery Life | 210 min |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | 4 front IR proximity and ambient light sensors; 4 ground sensors; plus the phone's own sensors and camera |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Wheelphone?
The Wheelphone is GCtronic's mobile-phone robotic platform, a small two-wheeled base that turns an Android phone or an iPhone into a mobile robot, using the phone's processor, camera and connectivity as its brain.
Who makes the Wheelphone?
The Wheelphone is made by GCtronic, a robotics company based in Switzerland.
How much does the Wheelphone cost?
The Wheelphone is priced at around 195 CHF.
What is the Wheelphone used for?
The Wheelphone is designed for research and education. It is used in research and education settings.
How much does the Wheelphone weigh?
The Wheelphone weighs 0.2 kg.
How fast is the Wheelphone?
The Wheelphone can move at speeds of up to 1.08 km/h.
What is the battery life of the Wheelphone?
The Wheelphone runs for about 210 minutes on a charge.
When was the Wheelphone released?
The Wheelphone was released in 2013.
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