GeckoSystems, Inc. has a standard for what it considers to be necessary technology for a utilitarian mobile service robot called BaseBot Technology.   This technology is a collection of fundamental mechanical, hardware, and software components required for a utilitarian mobile service robot (MSR).

Power is one of the requirements for a BaseBot compatible robot platform.   The power available must be sufficient to drive the locomotion system, sensors, hardware, and software onboard the platform.   A minimum of eight hours battery life of typical operation is necessary to meet the power requirements of the BaseBot standard.

The mechanical requirement of a BaseBot encompasses the drive system and physical build specifications.   The drive system must be capable of allowing the robot to traverse a 1.5 inch vertical height.   A 100 pound payload capacity is needed to support the typical onboard weight and expandability of the platform.

Sensory requirements are another piece of the BaseBot technology standard.   The sensory requirements are also needed to support the navigational software requirements.   The type and number of sensors varies according to the operation environment of the mobile service robot.   One sensor system is usually not sufficient for the functional requirements of the navigational software and therefore would not meet the BaseBot standard.

Navigation software is the final component of a BaseBot enabled mobile service robot.   The navigation software must be able to successfully navigate using the sensory and locomotion system of the platform.   Successful navigation includes but is not limited to avoiding dynamic objects in the environment.   Additionally, the navigation software must be capable of navigating crowded areas of people and unable to harm an individual.

Additional Resources:

    GeckoFrame™
    DC Drive Gearmotors
    GeckoPowerModule™
    GeckoPowerDistribution™
    CompoundedSensorArray™
    GeckoNav™