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. 16875 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Unique Features:

• Hands-on learning platform
• Covers wide range of subjects like Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Sensor Networks, Image processing.
• Detailed tutorials help in interactive learning.
• Ideal for doing research in the areas of robotics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, sensor networks etc.
• Modular Design: Unique layered design gives versatility in design
• Powered by rechargeable 9.6V 2100mAh NiMh battery pack with smart battery charger
• High performance white line sensors with the illumination modulation facility for improved performance in line grid based navigation and power conservation
• 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 Keil.
• Available in Hexapod, Omni directional robot, tank drive, and Insect configuration
• Easy hardware integration for add on sensors like GPS, Magnetometers, accelerometers and gyroscope etc.

Research areas
Robotics
Mobile sensor network
Collaborative robotics
Real-Time systems
Automotive technologies

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List of international and national publications on the Fire Bird platforms

Specifications

Microcontroller :
P89V51RD2 (8051 Core)

Sensors:

Three white line sensors
One GP2D12, 80cm IR range sensors covering front half part of the robot
Two analog IR proximity sensors
Two position encoders
Battery voltage sensing

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 :
Two DC geared motors driving tanktrades
Top Speed: 20 cm / second
Position encoder: 30 pulses per revolutions
Position encoder resolution: 5.44mm

Software Support

• Software manuals for Keil
• GUI Based control
• Microsoft Robotic Studio
• MATLAB

• Fire Bird V Robot with all the sensors mentioned in technical specifications
• Documentation
• Smart NiMH battery charger
• Serial cable
• Flex printed 6 feet white line
• Flex printed 4 x 4 feet white line grid

Fire Bird V Avatars

Fire Bird V Insect	Fire Bird V Insect is a small six legged robot. It has three pair of legs driven by one servo each. Robot can navigate itself using Sharp IR range sensors. It can be controlled wirelessly using ZigBee wireless module
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

	ATMEGA2560 adaptor board
	P89V51RD2 adaptor board
	Two Axis Camera Pod With Camera
	USB Wireless Module
	ZIGBEE Long Range Wireless Serial Communication Module
	SHARP GP2D12
	SHARP GP2Y0A02YK0F
	SHARP GP2D120C