FRANKA ROBOTICS AI COMPANION Product Manual

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Page 1 AI COMPANION Product Manual...
Page 2 We are always grateful for your feedback at documentation@franka.de. The original document is in English. The following documents supplement this product manual for the Franka AI Companion: • Original operating instructions from the manufacturer (ForeCr –...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Development with Visual Studio Code via Remote SSH ................19 COMMISSIONING............................... 20 5.3.1 Prerequisites ................................. 20 5.3.2 Procedure ................................20 OPERATION ................................. 21 5.4.1 Overview of the functional structure of the AI Companion ............... 21 5.4.2 Web UI ................................... 21 R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 4 Not included in the scope of delivery ......................27 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ........................... 28 Update ..................................28 MAINTENANCE ..............................29 Cleaning ................................. 29 Disposal .................................. 29 Returning packaging waste ..........................29 LIST OF FIGURES ..............................30 INDEX..................................31 R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 5: Franka Ai Companion
1.1 Overview The AI Companion is a small computer that offers various functions to make working with Franka Research 3 much more intuitive and, above all, to provide easy access to tools in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The user can develop software within a modular environment, exchange it with just a few clicks and also share it with other users over the internet.
Page 6: Device Overview
FRANKA AI COMPANION 1.2 Device overview Figure 1: AI Companion The following illustration indicates the controls and the available interfaces and connections. Back Front Figure 2: Device overview and connections R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 7 To reset, press and hold the reset and recovery buttons for 1 s. USB ports A5 / A6 (3/ 4/ 5) The AI COMPANION has three USB 3.0 type C interfaces. The A6 interface (item 3) is a special recovery port that can be used to reset the system.
Page 8 DP, DVI, HDMI and VGA inputs can be connected using appropriate cables and adapters. IO port A7 (10) The RS232, RS422 and CAN bus signals can be tapped via the AI Companion IO ports. A type 1790344 plug (DFMC 1,5/7-STF-3,5) from Phoenix Contact is required...
Page 9: Rights Of Use And Property Rights
2.5 General information To get the most out of the Franka AI Companion, follow the tips in this user guide. Failure to do so may result in inconvenience, injury, or failure of the Franka AI Companion.
Page 10: Registered Trademarks
80797 Munich info@franka.de www.franka.de A complete list of all open-source licenses used by Franka Robotics robots can be accessed via the settings menu on the AI Companion user interface. 2.9 Removal of identification Copyright notices, serial numbers and any other type of marking that serve to identify the product or the operating software may not be removed or altered.
Page 11: Declaration Of Incorporation And Certificates
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION AND CERTIFICATES 3 DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION AND CERTIFICATES EU Declaration of Conformity R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 12: Safety
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injuries. NOTE NOTE indicates information that is important but does not relate to any danger. SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION indicates procedures that must be strictly followed. Comments Indicates where you can obtain additional information. R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 13: Disclaimer
The Franka AI Companion may only be used under the ambient and operating conditions described in this document. The Franka AI Companion may only be used in perfect technical condition, for the intended purpose and within the technical specifications and operating conditions, considering safety and possible hazards.
Page 14: Safety Guidelines
Modification of the pre-installed software It is not permitted to open the housing of the Franka AI Companion and other equipment. Franka Robotics is not liable for damage caused by assembled, gripped or lost equipment or by improper use. 4.5 Safety guidelines...
Page 15 Safe operation is not possible if the Franka AI Companion is visibly damaged or is non-functional. In this case, the Franka AI Companion must be switched off and it must be ensured that the Franka AI Companion cannot be put back into operation.
Page 16: Getting Started With Ai Companion
GETTING STARTED WITH AI COMPANION 5 GETTING STARTED WITH AI COMPANION If this is your first time using AI Companion, please follow the Getting Started Guide. To begin, you need to complete the following setups: • Installation of AI Companion •...
Page 17: Assembly Of The Ai Companion
5.2 Assembly of the AI companion The AI Companion can be positioned as a desktop solution on a stable surface. Make sure that the AI Companion does not move uncontrollably during operation due to vibrations in the surface it is resting on.
Page 18: Grounding
Chapter 1 section 1.2 Device overview. Connect the controller of the Franka Research 3 (C3) to the Ethernet port (A1) of the AI Companion. If necessary, connect the AI Companion to a network or the internet via the port (A2) Setup using direct access •...
Page 19: Set Up A Development Environment
Development with Visual Studio Code via Remote SSH Visual Studio Code offers an efficient and convenient way to access the development environment of the AI Companion. By using remote SSH and Docker functionality, you can develop directly within the AI Companion's containers.
Page 20: Commissioning
User-Friendly: Leverage the familiar functions and interface of Visual Studio Code. 5.6 COMMISSIONING Prerequisites The AI Companion is connected to the power supply and connected in accordance with the connection diagram. For the following steps, the AI Companion can be accessed either via direct access or remote access. 5.6.1 Direct access •...
Page 21: Operation
5.7.2 Base OS layer The Base OS layer represents the Linux-based operating system of the AI Companion. It is a special Linux derivative (Linux for Tegra, L4T), which is distributed by NVIDIA. A PREEMPT real-time kernel is used to guarantee maximum compatibility with the FR3. The Base OS layer manages all hardware drivers for e.g. cameras and other devices, as well as an NVIDIA CUDA installation.
Page 22: Network Configuration
These functions allow efficient and flexible management of your containers. 5.7.9 Desk forwarding It is possible to access Desk directly via the AI Companion. To do this, enter the following in the address bar of the browser of a connected terminal: https://<ai-companion-url>/desk where you replace <ai-companion-url>...
Page 23: Extended Configuration
Connection over a network: If the AI Companion is connected to a network via the enP8p1s0 interface in DHCP client mode, it automatically receives an IP address from the network’s DHCP server. Check with your IT department whether you need to register the AI Companion in the local firewall or on the R82010/1.0/EN...
Page 24 Direct connection to the AI Companion: connects your PC directly to the enP1p1s0 interface of the AI Companion. Make sure that your PC is configured as a DHCP client. Since the AI Companion acts as a DHCP server on this interface, your PC automatically receives an IP address. This allows direct communication between your PC and the AI Companion without additional configuration.
Page 25: Technical Specifications
Operating voltage 9 to 28 V DC Current consumption 1.6 A Ambient conditions Temperature 5°C to +45°C Humidity 20–80%, non-condensing Physical data Dimensions [mm] L: 110 / W: 130 / H: 60 Weight 760 g R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 27: Scope Of Delivery And Additional Equipment
1x connector for non-heating apparatus (country-specific) • 1x Ethernet cable (Cat 6a 1m) • 1x information sheet on online documentation Figure 6:Scope of delivery of AI Companion 7.2 Not included in the scope of delivery The following components are not included: • Operating devices...
Page 28: Service And Support
Procedure To update your AI Companion to the latest version, we provide you with a special download link where you can obtain the current update file. First, download this file to your local system. Then open the WebUI of your AI Companion and navigate to the “Settings”...
Page 29: Maintenance
Material damage to the AI Companion Do not use liquid detergents to clean the AI Companion. 9.2 Disposal The AI Companion may only be disposed of in accordance with the respective country-specific laws, regulations and regulations. 9.3 Returning packaging waste Please contact Franka Robotics to return packaging waste.
Page 30: List Of Figures
Figure 2: Device overview and connections ......................6 Figure 3: Power supply assignment (A3) ........................ 7 Figure 4: Assignment of IO interface (A7) ......................8 Figure 5: Dimensions ............................... 26 Figure 6: Scope of delivery of AI Companion ..................... 27 R82010/1.0/EN Franka Robotics GmbH ©...
Page 31: Index
Improper use ............9 Device overview ........... 13 Intended use ............9 Disposal ..............23 Liability notes............9 Franka Robotics GmbH ......... 2 Service ............. 21, 23 Franka UI ............6, 25 Technical data ............11 Guidance/manual guidance ........ 25 Troubleshooting ..........
Page 32 Franka Robotics GmbH Frei-Otto-Strasse 20 80797 Munich Germany...