Adept Lynx Platform - Manual (Page 12)

Adept Lynx Platform User's Guide, Rev B
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Chapter 1: Introduction
NOTE: It is also possible to connect directly to the SetNetGo OS on a platform
through a web browser. The main intent of this is to allow your IT support to set up
the network for you, without using MobilePlanner, which requires a license.
ARAM
The Advanced Robotics Automation Management software (ARAM™) runs on the Lynx core.
It operates ranging sensors like the safety scanning laser and sonar, and performs all the high-
level, autonomous robotics functions, including obstacle avoidance, path planning, loc-
alization, navigation, and so on, culminating in motion commands to the MARCOS firmware.
ARAM also controls the battery and light discs, and manages digital and analog I/O, which,
along with platform power, provide for integration of application-specific sensors and effectors
(user-supplied).
ARAMCentral
ARAMCentral is the software that runs on the Adept SmartFleet EX appliance. This software
and the appliance combined are referred to as the Enterprise Manager.
For a fleet, the ARAMCentral software manages:
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the map that all AIVs use
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the configuration that all AIVs use
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traffic control of the AIVs
This includes multi-robot avoidance, destination, standby, and dock control.
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queuing of jobs for the AIVs
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remote I/O, if you are using it
MobilePlanner (licensed)
In order to have your AIV perform autonomous mobile activities, you need to make a map of
its operating space, and configure its operating parameters. The MobilePlanner software is
used to make this map and perform this configuration.
Refer to the separate Adept Motivity
®
User's Guide for details on how to map a working space
and prepare the virtual elements, goals, routes, and tasks for your application.
The MobilePlanner software requires a license to run. You will need at least one license for
MobilePlanner for each fleet of AIVs. Once you generate a map for an area, it can be shared
between multiple AIVs in one fleet.
MobileEyes
The MobileEyes software is used to monitor one or more AIVs’ activities and have them per-
form mobile tasks in the mapped space. Refer to the
Adept Motivity
®
User's Guide for details.
1.2 Installation and Setup Overview
Most of the steps in setting up a Lynx platform are straightforward. The design and con-
struction of the payload needs to be tailored to your application.