Salient Characteristics.pdf

Salient Characteristics Robot Dog

I BACKGROUND

The USDA, ARS, Grape Genetics Research Unit in Geneva, New York requires the purchase of robot dog. The robot dog would be used to identifying and characterizing grapevines in the vineyard related to factors of disease resistance and abiotic stress. The robot is required to move through the vineyard, get up into the canopy and document. The robot needs to be able to carry 40kgs and work in wet conditions.

II. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

a. The robot must be able to move in 3 dimensions, including up and down slopes, in and out of holes in complex agricultural terrain.

b. The robot must be waterproof.

c. The robot must be able to carry a payload of 40kgs while moving.

d. The robot must be able to maneuver in tight spaces, such as under grape canopy.

e. The robot must include software that is easy to use to define custom paths and speed with increase efficiency.

f. The robot must be able to navigate 35-degree slopes.

g. The robot must be able to walk 1.8m/s.

h. The robot must have an endurance of at least 2 hours per charge.

i. The robot must include 5 pairs of depth cameras and perception controller.

j. The robot must include wireless communications.