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This page contains a list of high-level sensors that directly communicate with machines. Information about low-level sensors is available on the Arduinos page.

High-level Sensors

All sensors can be found in the left hand side lab cupboard.

Item #

Name

Cost (approx)

Quantity in Lab

Purchase Link

Notes

1

RGBD - Microsoft Kinect w/Kinect Adventures for XBOX 360

$99.99

12

Newegg

The quantity here does not reflect Kinects that come pre-installed on the Turtlebot platform.

2

LIDAR - Hokuyo URG-04LX-UG01

$1175.00

4
1 (Pharos)

Acroname Robotics

3

LIDAR - Hokuyo URG-04LX

$2375.00

1

Buy URG-04LX-UG01 instead

This sensor is marginally better than the URG-04LX-UG01, and requires an external power supply (not provided). Not worth the cost/trouble.

4

USB Camera - Firefly MV 1.3 MP Color USB 2.0

$325

2

Point Grey

Software Driver Usage Instructions. Requires lens and cable for operation (see Accessories)

5

USB Camera - Logitech HD Webcam C310

$31.49

2

Amazon

Used for testing only. Software Driver

6

Ethernet Camera - Axis 211M Network Camera

Axis M1114: $563.86

20 (Pharos)

211M discontinued. Replaced by M1114: Amazon

PoE Network camera. Software Driver

7

Ethernet Camera - Axis M1011 Network Camera

$193.04

1

Amazon

Cheap PoE Network camera. Useful for testing only. Software Driver

8

Wireless Camera - Axis M1011W Network Camera

$193.99

1

Amazon

Cheap wireless camera. Useful for testing only. Software Driver

High-level Sensor Accessories

All accessories are located in a marked drawer in the left hand side lab cupboard.

Item # Name Cost (approx) Quantity in Lab Purchase Link Notes
1 Kinect Extra Power Supply - HDE (TM) Power Supply Cable for Kinect $7.45 1 Amazon The default kinect packaging comes with one power supply (OEM).
2 Point Grey USB Camera - Tamron 13VM2812ASII CCTV Lens (2.8-12mm, f/1.4) $39.99 2 B&H Photo Video Lens for Point Grey research camera. Required accessory.
3 Point Grey USB Camera - Belkin Micra Digital USB A to USB Mini-5pin Cable (3ft) $4.99 1 Amazon Cable for Point Grey research camera. Required accessory.
4 Point Grey USB Camera - Professional Mini Ball Head Camera Mount $12.99 2 Amazon Required for constructing the Point Grey camera sensor mount.
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