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Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot

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Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot

Category

Science and Technology

Classification

CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Communication - Data Processing T&E - Data Processing Devices - Robot

Object Origin
Manufacturer:

Rethink Robotics, Inc

Date Manufactured:

2014

Physical Characteristics

Object Description: Robot on wheels with central 'body'. Body is composed of two (2) arms with 7 DOF [degrees of freedom], torso and head. Head is the top portion with a large screen that at times, displays eyes. Lower body is a black column with four caster wheels. Robot has ccess to 3 cameras, range finding sensors, 360° sonar, torque sensing for each joint, I/O [input/output] control, integrated safety system and a Software Development Kit (SDK) running on ROS fr...

Measurements: Object:
    Height: 70 in, Diameter: 36 in
    Weight: 306 lbs

Credit

Museum Purchase, 2018.19.1

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Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot

About: Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot

About: Rethink Robotics Baxter Robot

Baxter is an industrial, behavior-based robot specifically designed to be more adaptable and easier to use than traditional industrial robots. It has arms and a “face” that shows when it is concentrating, surprised, asleep, or even sad. With its sensors, it can easily adapt to its environment, making it safer around humans.


Although it has been discontinued, Baxter can still be found in many labs demonstrating its capabilities. It opened new horizons as a “cobot” (collaborative robot) by demonstrating how humans and robots can work together.  The principles behind its design continue to influence the development of new robots, especially those used within collaborative work environments. In the coming decades, advanced robots will increasingly be part of how people live, work, and play.

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