ExRobotics ExR-2 - Table of Contents

ExRobotics B.V.
ExR-2 Robot
Operating Guide
Document No.:
20220412IP1
Version No.: 3
Owner:
Ian Peerless
Date:
2023-07-25
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Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Robots ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Control Stations & Communication ......................................................................................... 7
4. Docking Stations & Charging ................................................................................................... 8
5. LiDAR Based Navigation ........................................................................................................... 9
6. Cloud Software ...................................................................................................................... 12
6.1. Fleet Management & Fleet Status .................................................................................... 12
6.2. Driver Screen ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.3. “Click and Inspect” & Mission Editor ............................................................................... 16
6.4. Mission Report .................................................................................................................. 16
7. Autonomous Missions ........................................................................................................... 16
7.1. Overview ........................................................................................................................... 16
7.2. “Teach & Repeat” & “Line Following” Navigation ............................................................ 17
7.3. “Click and Inspect” Navigation .......................................................................................... 18
7.4. Skills ................................................................................................................................... 23
8. Deploying & Operating Robots ..................................................................................................... 29
8.1. Roles & Training ................................................................................................................ 29
8.2. Security, Authorisation & Authentication ......................................................................... 31
8.3. Deployment Support ......................................................................................................... 32
8.4. Operating Support ............................................................................................................ 32
8.5. Software Releases ............................................................................................................. 33
9. Servicing, Maintaining & Transporting Robots ...................................................................... 34
9.1. Inspecting & Cleaning ....................................................................................................... 34
9.2. Recovering Lost Communications ..................................................................................... 34
9.3. Replacing Tracks ................................................................................................................ 35
9.4. Opening the Hull ............................................................................................................... 39
9.5. Changing SIM cards ........................................................................................................... 41
9.6. Calibrating Gas Detectors ................................................................................................. 46
9.7. Replacing Batteries ........................................................................................................... 47
9.8. Maintaining Robots ........................................................................................................... 54
9.9. Handling & Transporting Robots ....................................................................................... 54
10. Questions & Answers ............................................................................................................. 55