The
Forager-W
is
an
Omni-chassis
in
a
family
of
autonomous
robotic
vehicles
(ARV)
from
c-Link
Systems,
Inc.
The
Omni-chassis
creates
the
ability
to
build
upon
a
unified
drive
chassis
enhancing
the
creation of different end-usage systems.
The
Forager-W
Omni-chassis
contains
a
locomotion
system,
a
power
plant
and
all
the
control
electronic.
The
chassis
itself
is
constructed
of
aluminum
with
all
welded
seams
thus
the
finished
chassis
is
IP64
rated.
Locomotion
is
achieved
through
a
6-wheel
system
that
is
electrically
driven.
Tires
are
aggressive
or
the
turf
saving
type,
tires
are
dependent
on
intended
usage.
Steering
is
accomplished
through
the
use
of
the industry standard “skid-steer.”
The
main
power
plant
is
160Ah
/
640Ah
battery
system.
The
80Ah
system
currently
is
in
the
shipping
systems
and
is
comprised
of
SLA
batteries.
The
640Ah
is
an
optional
system
due
to
the
cost
LiFePO
batteries.
Both
systems
are
comprised
in
banks
allowing
change-out
and
contain
monitor/charging
circuits.
The
monitor/charging
modules
communicate
with
the
core
processor
to
relay
information
to
the operator.
Electronics
system
comprises
of
a
multiprocessor
core
block,
locomotion
system
controller,
inertial
navigation
system,
payload
control
system/interface
and
communications.
The
system
resides
in
a
water
tight
case
(IP68)
that
can
be
removed
in
the
field.
Power
distribution/charging/monitoring
are
contained
in
a
second
case
similar
to
the
main
electronics.
The
systems
are
based
on
Freescale
Semiconductor’s Tower System.
c-Link Systems, Inc. Copyright 2010. 2013, 2014, 2016
Forager-W; Mk 3-B
