Comparisons, tests and products presentation

Ouster has pushed back the boundaries of digital lidars once again with the launch of its REV7 sensors powered by the L3 chip, which has significantly improved both their range and data accuracy and reliability. This new series also welcomes the new OSDome, a hemispherical lidar that sees everything from floor to ceiling. And the[…]
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For a few years now, the world of quadruped robots has been growing steadily. Two brands in particular have managed to make a name for themselves: Unitree Robotics and Boston Dynamics, with its Spot robot. Génération Robots is proud to be the official European distributor of both these leading mobile robotics brands. In this article we[…]
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Looking for an alternative to the ultra-popular Raspberry Pi? The brand has had difficulties recently getting its hands on certain components, making it hard to know what to do when choosing a good SBC system. Below is a list of the best options currently available on the market to help you: ODROID-M1, ODROID-XU4 and the[…]
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Increasingly, companies are introducing automated solutions at warehouses, building sites and in industrial facilities in general, to ward off competition and satisfy ever-increasing demand. Robots (mobile robots and robot arms) capable of operating safely alongside humans play a crucial role in these automation projects. In robotics, engineers often use lidars to guarantee employee safety, particularly[…]
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Founded in 2015, Ouster is a US company that specialises in high-resolution digital lidar sensors. Their 3D lidars, essential in autonomous driving projects, stand out for a superior image quality and come in at a lower price than other solutions on the market. They currently offer the best resolution/cost ratio (end 2022). Robust and reliable,[…]
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TurtleBot 4 is the newest addition to the Clearpath Robotics range, an open-source mobile robot available in two versions: TurtleBot 4 Standard and TurtleBot 4 Lite. Both are equipped with an iRobot® Create 3 mobile platform, an educational robot comprising a ROS 2 programmable Raspberry Pi4 computer, a 2D LiDAR, an OAK-D camera and much,[…]
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The ultra-compact NVIDIA Jetson systems have long been ranked among the world’s best-performing autonomous machines. Both extremely powerful and ultra-energy efficient, they’re your ideal choice for embedded robotics and edge computing. And although it’s hard to believe there was room for improvement, NVIDIA has risen to the challenge once again to deliver a new generation[…]
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  ROBOTIS products have an excellent reputation. Many universities, engineering schools and R&D centres the world over have already adopted robots such as the TurtleBot3 Burger and the TurtleBot3 Waffle Pi . As a brand, ROBOTIS is not in the habit of resting on its laurels. The Korean firm frequently likes to add new products[…]
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A robot designed for education and research The ROS Shadow Runner RR100 outdoor and indoor mobile platform is designed for research and higher education. It is highly customisable. The Shadow Runner RR100 outdoor and indoor mobile platform is designed for use in research and higher education, as well as by R&D centres of companies wishing[…]
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Dynamixel servos are smart actuator systems developed to be used as connecting joints on a robot or mechanical structure. They are designed to be modular and daisy chained on any robot or mechanical design, with the aim of producing powerful and flexible robotic movements. Dynamixel servos are efficient actuators with a fully-integrated DC (direct current)[…]
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