The RoadNarrows SkewlZone™ is the commercial application of the derived technology effort.
Figure 1 is the reference concept for the SkewlZone project. The key features are:
- KoreBot LE 400MHz Linux Single Board Computer
- Kord Interface Board
- Foot Sensors
- Inertial Measurement Unit
- Hand Sensors
- USB Color Camera
- Embedded and Host Software
At the end of Phase I, 5 beta qualitiy robots were equipped with the SkewlZone Pack for evaluation.
High-Level Software and Curriculum
While RoadNarrows Phase I responsibilites included developing the Beta hardware and embedded software, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), investigated the integration of high-level software and curriculum with SkewlZone equipped robots. SIUE's efforts are key for positive robotic experiences by students attending Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classes. [more...]