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OMNIDIRECTIONAL

FEATURES

OMNIDIRECTIONAL PLATFORM

RIDGEBACK KUKA INTEGRATION KIT

KUKA Package-developed by GAITECH

The KUKA RIDGEBACK Package includes mechanical mounting, integrated KUKA controller, power and communications for the KUKA robot arm. An adjustable height option is available with automatic or manual configurations, allowing the KUKA manipulator to operate at ground or table height levels. Easily coordinate behaviours between Ridgeback and KUKA with full ROS, Gazebo Simulator, RViz and MoveIT! Motion planner support.

TECH SPECS

SIZE AND WEIGHT

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

MAX PAYLOAD

800 x 700 x 700 mm
 

About 45kg

100 kg
(220 lbs)

BATTERY AND POWER SYSTEM

BATTERY

AGM Sealed Lead Acid Battery

CAPACITY

24V 100Ah

OPERATING TIME

Max  7 hours

CHARGING TIME

About 8 hours

INVERTER

24V DC to 120V AC inverter

COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM

COMMUNICATION

Ethernet, USB3.0

CONTROL SYSTEM

ROS-based Mobile Manipulation Software Package

DRIVERS AND APIs

ROS Indigo, Navigation Support, MoveIt!

COMPONENTS

Mounting Pedestal

Software package: URDF Model, Rviz, Moveit

APPLICATIONS

Mobile Manipulation

Remote Operation

Automation

Power System

GALLERY

CONCEPT VIDEO

OTHER PACKAGES

The preconfigured packages offer everything needed to get started quickly. 

BAXTER PACKAGE

The Baxter Package includes an adjustable podium mount, power system tie-ins and communication for Baxter, enabling the robot to be integrated in under 30 minutes. Easily coordinate behaviours between Ridgeback and Baxter with ROS support and a software URDF which defines sensor positions.

UR5 PACKAGE

The UR5 Package includes mechanical mounting, integrated UR5 controller, power and communications for the Universal Robotics UR5 robot arm. It also includes a Robotiq 3-Finger gripper and a force torque sensor. Easily coordinate behaviours between Ridgeback and UR5 with full ROS, Gazebo Physics Simulator, RViz and MoveIT! Motion planner support.

FANUC PACKAGE

The FANUC Package includes mechanical mounting, integrated FANUC controller, power and communications for the FANUC robot arm. Easily coordinate behaviours between Ridgeback and FANUC with full ROS, Gazebo Physics Simulator, RViz and MoveIT! Motion planner support.

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