One-time flash, for SW version from 7.000 ................. 31 Flashing via USB ........................32 Test launch..........................34 Launching Boxie in the custom map ................... 37 Dashboard. Robot detailed settings .................... 38 Control Panel for robot ....................... 39 6. Trouble shootings ..........................40 Display doesn’t show robot data ....................
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Version changes V2022_06_23 Chapter 2 updated Chapter 3 updated Section 4.3 moved to chapter 8 Section 5.2 One-time flash for SW version from 7.000 added Section 5.3 Flashing via USB added Section 5.6 Robot detailed settings added Minor improvements V2022_06_10 Chapter 2 updated Chapter 5 updated Section 5.4 added...
1. Executive summary Marvelmind Boxie is an autonomous mobile robot designed for smart warehousing, industrial applications, research and education. Fully autonomous move between any points covered by Marvelmind Indoor "GPS" Payload capacity up to 10kg Driving time more than 8h on a single charge (no payload)
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Key specs: Parameter Technical Specifications Marvelmind Indoor “GPS” + Intel RealSense + LIDARs + Odometer + IMU Navigation Top speed 2km/h Weight 4.5kg Payload Up to 10kg Driving time Up to 8h drive with internal batteries (with no payload) ≤2h hours with optional charger (Hi-power Marvelmind charger) Charging time <6h hours (with supplied charger by default)
Legend Legend chapter contains small icons and signs to highlight some key points of the text. Important For experienced users Demo or Help video Useful link...
1) Basic – the same as standard, but doesn’t have Intel RealSense 2) Standard – optimal Boxie configuration with RealSense 3) Advanced – configuration with 2 batteries, Hi-current Marvelmind charger, RealSense and Starter Set Super-MP-3D. Also includes extended warranty Basic...
3. System elements In this chapter are represented core elements of Marvelmind Boxie. What included in Marvelmind Boxie, how it looks like, how it works. Also in this chapter you can learn more about obstacle detections, positioning system and touch screen control.
Obstacle detection and avoidance Marvelmind team installed multiple 1D LIDAR’s into the robot to provide obstacle detection and avoidance up to 4 meters away. Adjustable detection distance (0.3-4m) Emergency stop - https://youtu.be/efOc-ItVvgg?t=67 Rebuilding paths and alarming if stuck...
Navigation and positioning Marvelmind Boxie uses Marvelmind Indoor “GPS” + Intel RealSense (Only in Standard and Advanced configurations) + Odometer + IMU for proper driving and positioning with ±2cm precision. If you want to know more about the navigation system, please check the Operating Manual - https://marvelmind.com/pics/marvelmind_navigation_system_manual.pdf...
Marvelmind Indoor “GPS” 3.3.1 Marvelmind Indoor Navigation System is an off-the-shelf indoor navigation system, designed to provide precise (±2cm) location data to autonomous robots, vehicles (AGV), and copters. It can also be used to track moving objects via mobile beacons attached to them.
Omni-Microphone-IP67 3.3.2 Omni-Microphone-IP67 is an advanced all-directions microphone for robots and forklifts when the highest performance and the largest submaps are required. Omni-Microphone is an external microphone that can be used along with Super- Beacons and Mini-RXs. On request, it can also be used along with Industrial-RX and Industrial Super-Beacons.
Intel RealSense (Available in Standard and Advanced 3.3.3 configurations) Inter RealSense gives additional functionality of positioning and safety if somehow Marvelmind Indoor “GPS” isn’t available in some scenarios: What new abilities it gives: Additional safety by Intel RealSense Addition option of positioning through Intel RealSense Other functions you may need (contact info@marvelmind.com...
Touch screen control Touch screen gives advanced experience and control level of Marvelmind Boxie. It complements hardware buttons on the robot. What new abilities it gives: Displays information about current task (Future stage) Highlights goods code and delivery stage (Future stage)
Control system The control system for Marvelmind Boxie is the same as control system for any Marvelmind device (Dashboard app, included in the SW pack) Visual Dashboard view (Check the video with https://youtu.be/xZ-jnoRNDE0)
4. Robot’s controls and basic operations description This chapter describes interactions with basic robot controls. Back control panel Charging port Function button 1 (Fn1) Function button 2 (Fn2) HDMI port. Can be Reset Power Hi-Current charging used to connect a port.
Charging Turn off the robot and connect a charger. There are two types of charger for Boxie: 1) Charger -12V-1A: Charging time: 6 hours 2) Hi-Current Marvelmind charger (5A): (Optional, only in Advanced configuration) Hi-Current charger Charging time: 2 hours (optional, only in Advanced configuration) Operating time at full battery is up to 8 hours (No payload).
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When Boxie is turned off and is charging, display battery and beacons don’t charge. Turn on Boxie, to charge a display battery and beacons. Charging port Hi-power charging port...
Turning on the Boxie To turn on the Boxie follow steps below: 1) Press the robot display power button and turn on the display: Display power button 2) You will see a home screen of display:...
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3) Open “Marvelmind Boxie” app: Marvelmind Boxie app 4) The program is running, now, you can switch on the Boxie:...
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5) As long as you switch on the robot display and run the “Mirvelmind Boxie” app, press power button on a Boxie: Power switcher 6) Press cancel button in menu, when robot is loading. Wait around 10 seconds before press it, if you do it very fast, it won’t boot properly:...
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7) After that app show all information about device. Boxie inform you that “Boot completed”. Robot is ready to work:...
Do not disturb mode 4.3.1 To avoid any notifications, switch on the Do not disturb mode. There are two ways to do that: First way (easier) 1) Swipe screen down from the top side and press this sign: 2) Sign tern to green. Do Not Disturb mode is activated:...
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Second way: 1) Go to Settings/Apps & notifications/Notifications: 2) Choose Do Not Disturb:...
The steps below describe setting up the system with Marvelmind Boxie. Notice that Marvelmind Small Robot relays upon Inverse Architecture. Software Pack When you just received Robot Boxie, update SW on the latest version. This chapter shows how to use SW Pack for Boxie Folder with Dashboard software Folder with USB flash for robot* HEX.** File for right mobile beacon flashing...
One-time flash, for SW version from 7.000 Do this only once, for your Robot Boxie. After this disassembling is not needed, SW flashes via USB. How to: 1) Remove the plastic cover of the robot, to get access to Raspberry:...
Flashing via USB After one-time flash, Robot Boxie flashing via USB. Follow steps below to flash Robot Boxie via USB 1) Download latest SW pack for Boxie from Marvelmind website https://marvelmind.com/download/ 2) . Copy all files from usb_flash folder to USB drive All copied files must be on the upper level of USB drive.
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“Updating of odometry board”. When odometry board updating in progress, robot will beep and blink. 6) In the end of flashing Boxie will inform “Odometry board firmware updated successfully” – it means, that flashing completed. Robot Boxie will be reset by itself.
When you flashed the robot, you can start a testing launch process. Test launch is a process of testing for Marvelmind Small Robot. Test launch consists building a simple map and a simple path for robot. If you are experienced enough, you can skip this part and go forward to “Launching robots in custom maps”...
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2D map and Freeze Submap: 6) Wake up the beacons which are written on the bottom of the Boxie 7) Robot will appear on the map. Wait till Robot setting reading will be finished: 8) Left click to Indoor GPS button and choose Robots option. Find your robot in devices list and Left click on the robot number icon.
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9) Control panel for robot will open: 10) Use Shift + Left Click to draw a point of path. And Shift + Left Click on point to remove already existed point. Draw the path, as shown in the picture below: 11) Press “Run”.
When you made a test launch of the robot and succeed, you can build more complex maps and launch the robot in it. How to: Set up the Marvelmind Indoor “GPS” system. It’s detailed described in the Operating Manual Turn on Boxie and wait for 1 minute Configurate paths and points (Use Shift+Left mouse button click to create point, click on point –...
Dashboard. Robot detailed settings This bar allows user to adjust device precisely. It contains a lot of parameters for advanced usage. Choose Robot in robots list, to see Robot detailed settings: Firmware version of Odo. board Firmware version of Raspberry Supply voltage Supply current Battery capacity of the robot in %...
Control Panel for robot Control Panel opens when you click on the robot on the map or on the robot sign in devices panel. Run/Pause button. Using to let the robot follow drawn path. Path writes automatically, when you press this button Stop button.
6. Trouble shootings Display doesn’t show robot data If display doesn’t show robot data, follow this steps: 1) Press cancel button in menu, when robot is loading. Wait around 10 seconds before press it, if you do it very fast, it won’t boot properly. Cancel button 2) Go to Settings/System/Advanced/Developer options, make sure USB debugging is enabled.
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3) If Developer options doesn’t appear in menu on the previous step, go to System/About phone and click 7-8 to Build number, till message “You are developer” appear.
What to do if display doesn’t work If the Robot Display doesn’t react on a swipe: Try to hold area around display, with one hand and swipe again. After that display should work properly. 2) Wipe the display and try to swipe again...
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