HCR - Mobile Robot Platform (Support Kinect)

The HCR Mobile Robot Kit delivers a flexible two-wheel-drive platform featuring three levels, allowing you to customize your robotic creation to meet your specific needs. Whether building with all components or opting for a simplified two-level setup, the kit offers versatile assembly options. It includes robust motors, durable wheels, and an omni-directional wheel for fluid movement.

Equipped with an enhanced support structure, the HCR platform integrates servos and a range of sensors, ensuring compatibility with a mini-ITX motherboard. Enhanced with six ultrasonic sensors providing comprehensive surveillance, the robot navigates intelligently in varied environments. The upgraded motors bring a high-torque output with an integrated encoder, ensuring smooth, quiet operation meeting common PID controller requirements.

The new generation HCR platform also boasts extended expandability options. It includes a bracket for a Microsoft Kinect installation, allowing users to incorporate advanced visual sensing capabilities. By eliminating the paper assembly guide, and moving to a downloadable PDF version, the kit embraces a more modern, eco-friendly approach to building.

While the base kit is fully functional, its capabilities expand with additional accessories like a dual 15A high-power motor driver, infrared range sensors, and more ultrasonic sensors. These additions can enhance performance and interactivity for diverse robotics projects, providing ample room for creativity and innovation.