Global Specialties ARX User Manual
Asuro, Asuro robot

ATmega8L, 8-bit AVR-RISC processor
Fully programmable in C language
Comes unassembled. Soldering required
CD with software, training manual, and
supporting materials
Excellent AVR-GCC freeware for use with
Windows or Linux
Unique and safe USB IR transceiver with
simple to operate flash software
Remote control and PC-programming
possible via USB transceiver
Wireless control possible with optional
Bluetooth and 433 MHz RF
Extensions kits available
6 collision-detector sensors
Optical line-tracker unit
2 independently controlled 3V-DC motors
On-board odometer sensor on both
wheels
Preprogrammed firmware for easy
hardware testing
3 LED indicators
ASURO Robot
Features:
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Overview:
The ASURO is a small autonomous multi-
sensored robot developed for educational
purposes by the DLR, the German Aerospace
Center (like NASA).
Highly versatile, the ASURO is completely
programmable in C. Assembly is easy for
experienced electronic technicians and
feasible for a novice.
Except for the printed circuit boards (PCB),
only standard parts are utilized and freeware
tools can be used for programming. The
ASURO comes unassembled and includes a
soldering guide making it exceptionally
suitable as an introduction into processor-
controlled hobby electronics for projects in
schools, universities, and technical
education. Special tools, which are freeware
for private users, have been used for all
electronic development phases and software
design, proving that robots can be designed
without expensive tools or machines.
WinAVR Software Screen Shot
ASURO Capabilities:
Cruise around
wirelessly with PC
control via USB
transceiver
Follow a black or white
line
Detect collisions
Measure and control
rotational speed of
motors via encoders
Move given distance
Rotate specific angles
Measure driven
distance
Move in geometric
paths: circles,
polygons, and others
Read and transfer data
wirelessly to and from
PC via USB transceiver
Expandable via
expansion pins
With optional
Bluetooth:
Read and transfer data
to and from a PC or
Android phone via
optional Bluetooth
Cruise around via
Android phone control