tempest
$61,900 USD
Unleash the storm of innovation with Tempest – where mobility meets manipulation.
Tempest is designed for cutting-edge research in mobile manipulation, combining robust autonomous navigation with advanced arm control. This configuration empowers researchers to explore complex tasks like pick-and-place operations, object recognition, and dynamic manipulation in unstructured environments. With its integrated multi-sensor system and dexterous manipulator, Tempest is ideal for experiments in human-robot collaboration and service robotics, offering a blend of mobility and manipulation rarely seen in one platform. This solution includes the rugged Ranger Mini base, InDro Commander metal work, a Jetson ORIN NX, power distribution, a WiFi development module, pinhole drive cameras, a depth camera, a 3D LiDAR, the InDro Manuvr arm with D435i gripper, InDro A-Frame metalwork, and InDro SLAM Autonomy.
*Please note: The robot shown above is a close representation. See specifications below for included parts.
RESEARCH AREAS
Mobile Manipulation & Grasping
- Pick-and-place tasks in dynamic, real-world settings
- Manipulator control algorithms (inverse kinematics, motion planning)
- Advanced grasping strategies (force/torque sensing, tactile feedback)
Perception-Driven Manipulation
- Object recognition and pose estimation using on-board cameras and LiDAR
- Multi-sensor fusion for robust grasp planning
- Vision-based closed-loop manipulation
Collaborative Robotics (Cobots)
- Human-robot collaboration in shared workspaces
- Safe motion planning around humans (collision avoidance, intent prediction)
- Industrial applications for flexible manufacturing
SLAM + Manipulation in Unstructured Environments
- Navigating while carrying or manipulating objects
- Re-planning navigation paths with changing center of mass
- Coordinated mobility and arm movement for tasks like door opening
Research on Multi-Task Learning & AI
- Using reinforcement learning to teach the robot complex tasks
- Transfer learning for different object types and tasks
- Adaptive behaviors in dynamic environments (e.g., warehouse, agriculture)
Service Robotics & Assisted Living
- Assisting with tasks in healthcare or hospitality settings
- Delivery of items in indoor facilities
- Personalized robotics with user-specific manipulations
specifications
This robotics integration includes Ranger Mini, Commander, Jetson ORIN NX, Power Distribution, WiFi Development Module, Pinhole Drive Cameras, 5G Connectivity Module, Depth Camera, 3D LiDAR, InDro Manuvr, D435i Gripper, InDro A-Frame Metalwork, InDro Controller, InDro SLAM Autonomy
Ranger Mini Specifications:
| Dimensions | 720L x 500H x 345W mm |
| IEC Ingress Rating | IP54 |
| Weight | 75kg |
| Payload Capacity | 80kg |
| Top Speed | 7.2km/h |
| Runtime | Up to 8h |
| Charging Time | 1.5h |
| Operational Temperature Range | -10°C-40°C |
| Max Climbing Grade | 15° (full payload) |
| Ground Clearance | 105mm |
| Drive Motor | Hall Encoder |
| Battery | 48V 24Ah Lithium |
| Communication Interface | CAN Bus |
| Steering | Four wheels and four turns |