As a Universal Robotic Research Platform, Fire Bird V provides an excellent environment for experimentation, algorithm development and testing. Thanks to its innovative architecture and adoption of the ‘Open Source Philosophy’ in its software and hardware design, you will be able to create and contribute to, complex applications that run on this platform, helping you acquire expertise as you spend more time with them. Fire Bird V is designed by NEX Robotics and Embedded Real-Time Systems lab, CSE IIT Bombay.

Fire Bird V is an evolved from Fire Bird IV and Fire Bird II which are being used in IIT Bombay to teach embedded systems and robotics. Its modular architecture allows you to control it using multiple processors such as 8051, AVR, PIC and ARM7 etc. Modular sensor pods can be mounted on the platform as dictated by intended applications. Precision position encoder makes it possible to have accurate position control. The platform can be upgraded to tank drive and Hexapod insect or any other desired form very easily. It is powered by rechargeable NiMH batteries. A 2.4 GHz ZigBee module provides state of the art secure and multi-channel communication over wireless channel up to range of one kilometre.

Fire Bird V in basic configuration with any of the microcontroller socket:
Rs. 19687.5 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Unique Features:

• Hands-on learning platform
• Detailed tutorials help in interactive learning.
• Modular Design: Unique layered design gives versatility in design
• Powered by rechargeable 9.6V 2100mAh NiMh battery pack with smart battery charger
• Up to five IR range sensors with range up to 150cm for smart navigation
• Eight analog IR proximity sensors for close proximity detection
• Eight directional light intensity sensors
• Supports four DC motors with position encoders
• Battery voltage monitoring and audible battery low warning for battery protection
• Battery current monitoring
• Closed loop motion control using position encoders
• 16x2 character LCD for displaying sensor data or any other information
• Easy to interface with PC using wired and wireless communication
• Supports 2.4GHz Wireless ZigBee communication in multi robot or robot to PC or both configuration combined
• Extensive hardware and software documentation and lots application notes and example C programs in AVR studio and ICC AVR.
• Available in Hexapod, Omni directional robot, tank drive, and Insect configuration
• Supports servo motor based wireless camera with pan and tilt motion, IP camera and sensor pods.
• Easy hardware integration for add on sensors like GPS, Magnetometers, accelerometers and gyroscope etc.

Download Fire Bird V Flyer

List of international and national publications on the Fire Bird platforms

Specifications

Microcontroller :
ATMEL ATMEGA2560 (AVR Core)

Sensors:

Five GP2D12, 80cm IR range sensors covering front half part of the robot (Robot comes with one IR range sensor, Four sensors are optional accessories)
Eight analog IR proximity sensors covering robot from all sides.
Eight analog directional light intensity sensors
Battery voltage sensing
Battery current sensing (optional)
Servo mounted sensor pod (optional)
Wireless colour camera (optional)
Ultrasound scanner (optional)
Gyroscope and Accelerometer (optional)
Magnetometer (optional)
GPS receiver (optional)

Indicators :
2 x 16 Characters LCD
Indicator LEDs
Buzzer
Smart battery monitoring circuit (protects battery form deep discharge)

Operation Modes :
Standalone
PC as master and robot as slave
Distributed (multi robot communication)

Communication :
USB
Wired RS232 (serial) communication
Simplex infrared communication (From infrared remote to robot)
Zig Bee (IEEE 802.15.4) (Wireless) (Optional)

Power :
9.6 Volts, 2000mAH NiMH rechargeable batteries with 1 hour of operation
Auxiliary power supply for extended operation

Locomotion :
Six legs actuated by three servo motors

Software Support

• Software manuals for AVR studio and ICC AVR
• GUI Based control
• Microsoft Robotic Studio
• MATLAB

• Fire Bird V Robot with all the sensors mentioned in technical specifications
• Documentation
• USB Programmer (ISP)
• Parallel In System Programmer (ISP)
• Smart NiMH battery charger
• Serial cable

Fire Bird V Avatars

Fire Bird V Atmega2560	As a Universal Robotic Research Platform, Fire Bird V provides an excellent environment for experimentation, algorithm development and testing. Thanks to its innovative architecture and adoption of the ‘Open Source Philosophy’ in its software and hardware design, you will be able to create and contribute to, complex applications that run on this platform, helping you acquire expertise as you spend more time with them. Fire Bird V is designed by NEX Robotics and Embedded Real-Time Systems lab, CSE IIT Bombay.
Fire Bird V Hexapod	Fire Bird V Hexapod is a six legged walking robot. Each leg has 3 powerful HS485 servomotors. Robot can be controlled by modified Sony PS2 remote control. Fire Bird V Hexapod robot is perfect for college robotics labs. See Video
Fire Bird V Omni directional Robot	Omni direction robot has three omni wheels mounted 1200 apart. By changing velocity of each wheel it can move in any direction even without changing its orientation.
Fire Bird V Tank Robot	Fire Bird V Tank Robot is similar to Fire Bird V basic robot but it has tank drive for enhanced mobility.

Fire Bird V accessories

	AVRISP mkII USB Programmer
	Two Axis Camera Pod With Camera
	USB Wireless Module
	ZIGBEE Long Range Wireless Serial Communication Module
	SHARP GP2D12
	SHARP GP2Y0A02YK0F
	SHARP GP2D120C