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Cute Robot Rapiro


Rapiro
This is DIY model robot kit for hobby, and for education in software engineering and robotics area. The users have to assemble the parts, and program the behavior and actions.
Rapiro is a cute, affordable, an easy to assemble, humanoid robot kit. Comes with 12 servos and servo control board (Arduino compatible). All you need to build is two screwdrivers and to follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Designed for Raspberry Pi and its camera module. Looks small, acts large, its limitless possibilities all depends on how you program it.


Location of Motors

Rapiro comes with a total of 12 servo motors, one for its neck, one in the waist, four for the two feet, and the final six for its two arms. The torques of the six servos in the neck, waist and two feet, are 2.5kgf-cm(35ozf-in). The torques of six servos in the two arms are 1.5kgf-cm(21ozf-in). Both operating speeds are 0.12 sec/60°. Both maximum angles are 180°. Not a programmer? Not a problem! Rapiro comes with a pre-programmed servo motor controller board which works right after assembling.


Arduino Compatible

Arduino is a combination of an 8-bit AVR based microcontroller board and C++ like development environment (Arduino IDE). The servo motor controller board works like an Arduino board, and it can be reprogrammed using Arduino IDE. Rapiro is not only for those who have programming skills but also for beginners. Your Rapiro could dance or sweep your desk if you program it to do so. Rapiro has countless possibilities for expansion! By mounting a Raspberry Pi and sensors (sold separately), you can customize your Rapiro anyway you want.


Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi is a credit card-sized PC based on ARM micro processor and Linux. If you want more functions, you could do it by installing a Raspberry Pi (sold seprately) inside Rapiro. Raspberry Pi can be programmed with a wide variety of programming languages for Linux. Depending on your programming, your Rapiro could give you message notifications with Wi-Fi enabled or could protect your home as a security robot using a camera module!


Rapiro is Customizable Robot

Rapiro has countless possibilities for expansion! By installing a Raspberry Pi and sensors (sold separately), you can add more functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, image recognition and whatever you want.

Contents:
  • Body parts (30 pieces)
  • Servo motors (12 pieces)
  • Screws (50 pieces)
  • Cables (2 pieces)
  • Pre-programmed RAPIRO board (2 pieces)

Power:
  • Five AA Ni-MH batteries(Works for 45 -90 minutes)
  • AC adaptor (6V-12V, 4A and over), Plug: Outer diameter 5.5mm, Inner diameter 2.1mm, Center-positive, Barrel-negative

Size 250mm X 200mm X 155mm(when assembled), Weight 1kg (when assembled),PC Interface : USB, Tools required for assembly Screwdrivers (#0, #1), Recommended Ages Kids (and big kids) aged 15 and upwards.

* Raspberry Pi, sensors, battery and AC adaptor are not included.
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