Chapter 11: Glossary
This glossary contains terms found in this manual, as well as general terms associated with
robotics.
Term Definition
802.11a, b, or g A standard for wireless local area networks (WLAN) in the 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
A/V Audio/Visual
Acuity A mobile robot localization system using an upward-facing cam-
era to detect overhead lights instead of using its laser.
AMR Autonomous Mobile Robot
ambient operating tem-
perature
The temperature range of the robot's environment in which
continued operation is possible.
amplifier The component within the core that provides the power needed
to drive the mobile robot motors.
ARAM Advanced Robotics Automation Management. The software
that performs all of the high-level, autonomous robotics func-
tions, including obstacle avoidance, path planning, localization,
and navigation, culminating in the mobile robot's motion.
ARAMCentral The software running on the Fleet Manager appliance. Manages
the AMRs' map, configuration and traffic control, including
multi-AMR avoidance, destination, standby, and docking.
ARCL Advanced Robotics Command Language. A simple, text-based,
command-and-response operating language. Used with the
optional Fleet Manager (FM) appliance, ARCL can help manage a
fleet of mobile robots.
Auto-MDIX A connection port feature that automatically detects the Eth-
ernet cable type being used (straight-through or crossover) and
configures the connection appropriately.
balance (battery) The charging procedure that equalizes each cell in the battery
pack to increase the life span of a battery. The LD battery pack
automatically performs this procedure at the end of a complete
charge cycle.
beacon An optional indicator lamp, mounted on the AMR to provide
extra signaling.
brake release A function that releases the robot brakes to allow manual pos-
itioning of the robot.
Call/Door Box A button or switch that allows an AMR to be requested from a
remote location, or that enables the system to control an auto-
mated door so the AMR can pass through it.
CAN bus Controller Area Network. A serial communications protocol that
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