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03.05.2013

Rethink Robotics has unveiled the Baxter Research Robot with two manipulators and a humanoid layout. According to the manufacturer, the "revolutionary new" software development kit (Software Development Kit, SDK) that accompanies the robot will allow researchers to adapt the robot to a wide range of applications.

Having an SDK will allow researchers to focus on fundamental tasks such as object manipulation, human-robot interaction, multi-robot collaboration, robot adaptation to environmental changes, and manipulator trajectory planning.

The manufacturer notes the low cost of the product - $ 22000, including a complete set of cameras and sensors, as well as warranty maintenance. For this type of work, this is a very affordable price, which, according to Rethink Robotics, will open doors for the robot in the laboratories of universities and research centers of enterprises.

The Baxter Research Robot works under the standard ROS (Robot Operating System) operating system, which will allow researchers to exchange developments.

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