Chapter 1 Introduction; Robot Package; Basic Components; Optional Components And Attachments (Partial List) - ActivMedia Robotics Performance PeopleBot Operation Manual

Introduction
Chapter 1
Congratulations on
welcome to the rapidly growing community
of researchers, developers, and enthusiasts
of ActivMedia Robotics' intelligent mobile
robots.
This Performance
Manual provides both the general and
technical details you need to operate your new Performance PeopleBot Plus™ mobile
robot with its new Hitachi H8S-based microcontroller and motor-power system, and to
begin developing your own robotics hardware and software.
For operation of previous versions of Performance PeopleBot which have the Siemens
C166-based microcontroller and support systems, please consult the Pioneer 2
Operations Manual available through
http://robots. activmedia.com.
R P
OBOT ACKAGE
Our experienced manufacturing staff put your mobile robot and accessories through a
"burn in" period and carefully tested them before shipping the products to you. In
addition to the companion resources listed above, we warranty your ActivMedia robot
and our manufactured accessories against mechanical, electronic, and labor defects
for one year. Third-party accessories are warranted by their manufacturers, typically for
90 days.
Even though we've made every effort to make your ActivMedia Robotics package
complete, please check the components carefully after you unpack them from the
shipping crate.

Basic Components

One fully assembled Performance PeopleBot Plus™ mobile robot
Three batteries
CD-ROM containing copies of ActivMedia Robotics software and documentation
Hex wrenches
Replacement fuse and assorted replacement screws
Set of manuals
Registration and Account Sheet
ActivMedia Color Tracking System (ACTS)

Optional Components and Attachments (partial list)

Stereo Vision Systems
Custom Vision System
Range-finding laser with navigation software
Global Positioning System
Compass
Serial cables for external connections
Many more...
your purchase and
PeopleBot Operations
sales@activmedia.com
Figure 1. Pioneer Mobile Robots first
appeared commercially in 1995.
or at our support website:
ActivMedia Robotics
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