Apeiros is a user friendly, professionally designed open source mobile robot that can be used as a tool for teaching STEM. Apeiros makes it easy for anyone to get involved with and become immersed in the world of robotics. Use Apeiros as a tool for teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) + Art = STEAM.
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In order to be truly useful a robot must be able to both sense and manipulate its environment. Most robots can sense their environment and perform basic navigation. However, only a limited number of robots can manipulate objects by using various end-effectors such as a gripper. Apeiros has been professionally designed using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. A well-known hobby servo is used to drive a truly unique optional gripper mechanism.
Apeiros is entirely open source with respect to hardware and software, so you can examine and modify source code along with the electrical design files for my motor & sensor shield. All future shield designs will be made available. I used ExpressPCB’s design software for all my electrical board designs. ExpressPCB offers a low cost prototype service so you can easily modify the original design and get prototype boards ASAP. I have done my best to design with future expandability in mind. That is why I added headers J7 & J8, which will allow for the connection of WW12 wheel encoders. Additionally, you can add an optional high-efficiency 3.3 volt regulator to location U2 in order to support added sensors and future add-on shields. Of course, the stackable headers provide for nearly unlimited expansion possibilities via new add-on shields.
