Tico Robot
Spanish social robot
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Tico is a social robot developed by Adele Robots to interact with humans in different environments, primarily promotional events and in education as a helper for teachers.[1]
| Manufacturer | Adele Robots |
|---|---|
| Year of creation | 2007 |
| Website | www |
History
Design
The first version included a laser rangefinder and ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, and a camera for tracking people and reading QR codes.[4] It also has a touch screen.[5] Its head and neck access 6 degrees of freedom. It moves using differential steering with two high-torque EC gear-motors, and runs Ubuntu 9.10 on a 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo.[6] It stands 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) tall and weighs 85 kilograms (187 lb). A new, fresh battery allows it to run freely for eight hours.[7]