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Fire Bird IV will give you good exposure to the world of robotics and embedded systems. Thanks to its
innovative architecture and adoption of the ‘Open Source Philosophy’ in its software and hardware design,
you will be able to create and contribute to, complex applications that run on this platform, helping you
acquire expertise as you spend more time with them. Fire Bird IV is designed by NEX Robotics and
Embedded Real-Time Systems lab, CSE IIT Bombay.
As a Universal Robotic Research Platform, Fire Bird IV provides an excellent environment for
experimentation, algorithm development and testing. Fire Bird IV is an evolved from Fire Bird II which is
being used to teach four courses in IIT Bombay. Its modular architecture allows you to control it using
multiple processors such as 8051, AVR, PIC and ARM7 etc. Modular sensor pods can be mounted on the
platform as dictated by intended applications. Precision position encoder makes it possible to have accurate
position control. The platform can be upgraded to tank drive and Hexapod insect or any other desired form
very easily. It is powered by Lithium-Ion batteries with excellent recharged time of one hour. A 2.4 GHz
ZigBee module provides state of the art secure and multi-channel communication over wireless channel up to
range of one kilometre.
Unique Features:
• Hands-on learning platform
• Covers wide range of subjects like Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Sensor
Networks, Image processing.
• Detailed tutorials help in interactive learning.
• Ideal for doing research in the areas of robotics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence and sensor
networks etc.
• Modular Design: Unique layered design gives versatility in design
Sensors:
Three white line sensors
Five GP2D12, 80cm IR range sensors
Five digital IR proximity sensors
Two position encoders
One directional light intensity sensor
Battery voltage sensing
Servo mounted sensor pod (optional)
Wireless colour camera (optional)
Ultrasound scanner (optional)
Gyroscope and Accelerometer (optional)
Magnetometer (optional)
GPS receiver (Optional)
Indicators:
2 x 16 Characters LCD
Indicator LEDs
Buzzer
Smart battery monitoring circuit (protects battery form deep discharge)
Operational Modes:
Standalone
PC as master and robot as slave
Distributed (multi robot communication)
Communication:
USB
Wired RS232 (serial) communication
Simplex infrared communication (From infrared remote to robot)
Zig Bee (IEEE 802.15.4) (Wireless)
Dimensions:
Diameter: 16 cm
Height: 12.5 cm (including sharp sensor)
Weight: 750 Gms.
Power:
7.4 Volts, 660mAH Lithium ion batteries with 1 hour of operation
Auxiliary power supply for extended operation
Locomotion:
Two DC geared motors and caster wheel at front as support
Top Speed: 20 cm / second
Wheel Diameter: 52mm
Position encoder: 30 pulses per revolutions
Position encoder resolution: 5.44mm
Software Support
Microsoft Robotic Studio
MATLAB
SCILAB
GUI Based control
IP camera
This IP camera from the Linksys uses Wi Fi (IEEE 802.11) protocol for the video
transmission. Video can be obtained from directly from the LAN if Wi Fi router is there. In
absence of the Wi FI router USB Wi Fi dongle is needed to connect to the PC to acquire
video. IP camera comes with the specially designed rechargeable power pack which is
mounted at the back of the robot.
Fire Bird IV Hexapod robot's round body symmetry makes this a very unique hexapod
walker. The three DOF (degree of freedom) leg design provides the flexibility required to
walk in any direction! The robot uses 18 HS-645 servos for the legs. The kit includes
everything you need to make a functional robot including 6V, 2000mAH, NiMH
rechargeable batteries and smart battery charger. Robot can be controlled with 2.4GHz
wireless Sony PS2 remote control. Fire Bird IV Hexapod robot is perfect for college robotics
labs.
Fire Bird IV Insect
It’s a low cost walking robot. It has 3 servo motors controlling pair of legs each. It can
navigate itself using Sharp IR range sensors. It can also be controlled by remote using XBee
based remote control.
Wireless communication
All the Fire Bird series robots have optional onboard XBee wireless communication module.
Using this module you can communicate with other robot or with the PC. In order to
communicate with the PC you also need USB XBee module. Communication is as simple as
simple serial port. Example codes are provided with the documentation.
• Simulate robotics applications in 3D physics-based virtual environments Interact with robots using
Windows or Web-based interfaces