Pioneer 2 - Manual (Page 14)

Specifications and Controls
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Specifications & Controls
Pioneer robots may be smaller than most, but they pack an impressive array of intelligent mobile robot
capabilities that rival bigger and more expensive machines. For example, the Pioneer 2DX and CE’s
modest size lends itself to navigation in tight quarters or cluttered spaces, such as classrooms, laboratories
and small offices (see (Figure 3-1).
At the same time, the powerful Pioneer server, with its Saphira software client, is fully capable of mapping
its environment, finding its way home and performing other sophisticated path planning.
Physical Characteristics
For a complete comparison of Pioneer 2’s physical and operational specifications, see Appendix E.
Figure 3-1. The Pioneer 2 DX/CE physical dimensions and swing radius
Weighing only 9 Kg (20 pounds with one battery), the basic Pioneer 2 Mobile Robot is lightweight,
but its strong aluminum body materials, solid construction, and strut-reinforced wheels make it virtually
indestructible.
These characteristics also permit Pioneer 2 to carry extraordinary payloads: The DX can carry up to 23 Kg
(50 lbs.) additional weight; the Pioneer 2 AT can carry over 30 Kg (66 lbs.) more! Yet the Pioneer 2 is
light-weight enough that it is also as easy to transport as a suitcase
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a task made even easier by the Pioneer
2's built-in handle. And because Pioneer's main components are assembled with Allen hex screws (metric
sizes; tools included with robot), you have quick access to interior components and can attach accessories
with a minimum of effort.
Main Components
All Pioneer 2's are composed of six main sections:
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Console
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Deck
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Body
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Nose
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Sonar Arrays
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Accessory Panels