iRobot Create 3 Educational Robot

iRobot Create 3 educational robot

Discover the iRobot Create 3 educational robot. iRobot's next-generation, affordable and reliable all-in-one mobile robot development platform. Designed for programmers learning ROS 2. A buildable mobile robotics platform that approaches robotics projects with an affordable and reliable mobile robot development platform with a removable and expandable design.

Master the fundamentals of robotics, computer science and engineering by programming the Create 3 educational robot to create simple behaviours, sounds and movements. Access advanced applications such as multi-robot exploration, navigation and mapping technology, and telepresence capabilities. Additional hardware is not included.

Features of the iRobot Education Create 3

• Build and test robotics applications : The new and improved version of its popular predecessor, the Create 3 provides a full suite of modules, sensors, LED lights, and wheels to fuel robotics exploration.
• Multi-language software support : Learn using ROS 2, the industry-standard software for roboticists worldwide. Or leverage the iRobot Coding App and the iRobot Education Python 3 SDK for increased access to robotics education and research.
• Operational out of the box : Program, connect to, and control the Create® 3 educational robot out of the box with an easy onboarding process. Communicate with the robot using Wi-Fi, Ethernet over USB, or Bluetooth® Low Energy technology.
• Equipped with smart technology : Affordably develop scalable robotics projects with the Create 3 robot’s combination of intelligent sensors and actuators. The robot comes with a Home Base charging station for docked charging.
• Educator resources available : Explore the iRobot Education learning library for tutorials and sample projects, or venture into expansive, online open source databases for access to software packages and libraries in ROS 2 or Python 3.

iRobot Create 3 robot and technology

Delivered with iRobot's most intelligent technology to date, the Create 3 educational robot offers a full range of modules, sensors, LED lights, wheels and behaviours to power robotic exploration. Operational right out of the box, you can communicate with the Create 3 educational robot via Wi-Fi, Ethernet over USB or Bluetooth Low Energy.

The Create® 3 educational robot supports learning with ROS 2, the iRobot Education Software Development Kit for Python 3 or the iRobot Coding App.

Using the Create 3 educational robot's built-in USB-C port, you can attach and run third-party hardware, and use the Home Base Station for storage.

The Create 3's top panel is easily removable, can be locked in place with a single screw, and features a standard hole pattern for mounting LiDAR scanners, camera modules, and other sensors.

Send the Create 3 educational robot to its Home Base® charging station to recharge.

iRobot Create 3: content and components

Contents

• 1 Create 3 educational robot
• 1 charging station for Home Base
• The iRobot Learning Library

Connectivity

• ROS 2 Wi-Fi Ethernet over USB
• iRobot Education Bluetooth® Low Energy
• Python 3 SDK iRobot Coding App Bluetooth® Low Energy

Sensors

• 1x power button
• 2x user buttons
• 2x Front Bumper Zones
• 2x Wheel encoders
• 4x IR cliff sensors
• 6x IR obstacle sensors
• 1x Optical down-flow sensor for odometry
• 1x 3D Gyroscope
• 1x 3D accelerometer
• 1x Battery level monitor

Actuators

• 2x drive motors
• 6x RGB LED ring
• 1x speaker

Charging and expansion

• 1x docking station
• 1x USB port, 3A at 5V regulated
• 1x payload supply, 2A at unregulated (nominal 14.4V)

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