Vstone Launches "CAN Communication Option" for Research and Development Wheeled Robots

Vstone Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Nobuo Yamato) announces the launch of its "CAN Communication Option," which can be installed on our company's wheeled robots for research and development.

Model compatible with CAN Communication Option: "Mega Rover Ver. 3.0"

Main Features

The research and development wheeled robot series manufactured by Vstone Co., Ltd. are robot platforms that can be utilized for research and development purposes in various fields. In addition to a diverse lineup of main units with different wheel drive systems and payload capacities, they are characterized by the availability of optional devices compatible with ROS 2 and various sensor options. The aim is to be a "truly easy-to-handle wheeled robot" for developers, allowing for a high degree of customization and modification in both hardware and software to suit research and development objectives and applications.

The "CAN Communication Option" being launched this time is an exclusive option for our company's research and development wheeled robot series, which equips the target wheeled robot with a control board compatible with CAN (Controller Area Network) communication. It enables the installation of motors and various devices compatible with CAN communication, allowing for the realization of more diverse and reliable robots.

Through the release of this option, Vstone Co., Ltd. aims to further expand the potential and availability of its already diverse and highly reliable research and development wheeled robot series, contributing to the acceleration of various robot development and social implementation.

(1) Adoption of a Control Board Compatible with CAN Communication

For this option, the control board "VS-WRC071" was adopted. It is equipped with an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 microcontroller, and control programs can be created using the Arduino IDE. One CAN bus and two RS485 buses are provided, allowing for the connection of a wide variety of devices tailored to different applications.

Control Board VS-WRC071

(2) Compatible with ROS 2, Enabling Utilization of Existing Software Assets

The control board "VS-WRC071" for this option comes with sample code for various wheeled robots compatible with ROS 2 Humble. Existing software assets developed with ROS 2 can be utilized as-is, allowing for the continuation of flexible and open development.

Model compatible with CAN Communication Option: "4WDS Rover X120A-LB"

(3) Benefits of CAN Connection Can Be Utilized

By utilizing this option, it is possible to install motors and other devices compatible with CAN connection onto the wheeled robot. This allows for an increase in the number of installed motors, faster control cycles due to improved communication speed, and enhanced noise immunity in communication.

The models of research and development wheeled robots compatible with this option are as follows. Prices and conditions may vary depending on the model to be equipped and the necessary equipment. For details, please contact our sales representative.

【List of Models Compatible with CAN Communication Option】

Mega Rover Ver. 3.0, Mega Rover F120A, Mega Rover S40A-LB

Mecanum Rover Ver. 3.0, Mecanum Rover G120A, Mecanum Rover G40A-LB

4WDS Rover X40A, 4WDS Rover X120A, 4WDS Rover X120A-LB

(※) Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sales Information

Sales will be conducted through Vstone Co., Ltd.'s official web shop, "Robot Shop." This product is an optional paid upgrade available at the time of ordering the main research and development wheeled robot unit.

・CAN Communication Option: Open Price

Sales Page: https://www.vstone.co.jp/robotshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5437

Reference: "Proto Robo" Website for Consulting on Robot Customization and New Development

Vstone Co., Ltd. has launched "Proto Robo," a website where you can consult about customization and new development for wheeled robots and communication robots. We accept consultations from detailed content discussions to requirements definition, so please take advantage of it.

Comprehensive Service "Proto Robo" for Robot Development and Customization

https://proto-robo.vstone.co.jp

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Contact Information for Inquiries

Vstone Co., Ltd.

2-15-28 Gojimajima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 555-0012

E-mail: infodesk@vstone.co.jp

https://www.vstone.co.jp/

Vstone, Vstone, Robot Shop, and Proto Robo are registered trademarks of Vstone Co., Ltd. Arduino is a registered trademark of Arduino AG. ROS is an open-source project by Open Source Robotics Foundation, Inc. Other proper nouns such as product names mentioned are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.