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Global Specialties R500 Robotic Caterpillar C-Programmable (Soldering Kit)

Product Description

The Robotic Caterpillar is a fun introductory robotic kit that comes unassembled so it is perfect for school or hobby projects. Minor soldering required. The Caterpillar is controlled by a powerful ATMEGA16 microcontroller that is programmable via open source tools in C. The robot comes with many example programs already written. Easily download them to the robot using the supplied USB interface and the RobotLoader software or write your own custom programs using the free open-source WinAVR software.

• Moves like a caterpillar on the floor
• Retreats when objects touch the antenna sensor
• Rights itself using the tilt sensor when the caterpillar falls over
• Antenna LEDs change color when making contact with objects
• 8 Degrees of Freedom
• Programmable in C and comes with many sample programs
• IR receiver allows for control with a universal remote (not included)
• The transparent body is fitted with LEDs and looks great in the dark
• ATMEGA16 Processor
• Various available I/Os
• I2C Bus Expandable
• Easily download with the RobotLoader Software
• Comes unassembled as a kit (minor soldering required)
• Use optional ASURO (ARX) accessories such as the Display (ARX-DSP), Ultrasound (ARX-ULT), Snake Vision (ARX-SNK), and Minesweeper (ARX-MSP)
• 4 x "AAA" batteries 

• Unassembled caterpillar kit
• Software CD
• User Manual
• USB connector cable
• USB programmer interface