RoboTiCan LIZI User Manual

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Platform for 3D mapping and swarm robotic research

USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 What’s Included ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................... 3

2. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 First Use……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

2.2 Turning of the robot…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

3. CHARGING & BATTERY MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 8

4. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................. 9

5. CONTACT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

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1. INTRODUCTION

The LIZI is an autonomous mobile robotics platform designed to fit indoor and
outdoor navigation and native interface ROS.
The LIZI contains IMU, GPS, 3D Camera, ultrasonic range sensors and Laser scanner
which connect to and controlled by an on-board computer.
Please inquire with RoboTiCan for details. See contacts page 10 for contact

information.

1.1 What’s Included

Contained in your LIZI shipment are the following items:

• LIZI robot

• 14.4V/11.4AH Lithium Ion battery pack

• 220V 17VDC 3A charger

• LIZI user manual

• Allen key 3

1.2 Hardware Overview

1. Main Switch

2. PC Button

3. Charging Port

4. HDMI Port

5. USB Port

6. RJ 45 Port

7. Rear URF

Figure 1: LIZI rear panel

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GPS

Laser Scanner

Depth Camera

Camera

Battery Bay

Figure 2: Sensors Location

Figure 3: Battery bay below Lizi

Ultrasonic Range

Sensor

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2. GETTING STARTED

In this section described are the required steps for basic operation, in order to
operate the LIZI robot using its onboard computer.

2.1 First Use

To launch the robot, do the following:

• Upon unpacking the LIZI, the battery needs to be connected. To do

so, open the battery cover on the bottom of the robot by unscrewing
6 screws, using the no.3 Allen key.

Figure 4: Battery area below LIZI

• Press the main switch (1), to transfer power for all the system.

• Press the PC button (2) briefly and release, wait for 3 to 5 seconds for

the robot to turn on. Next the LIZI will perform tests for all its
systems. The LIZI may slightly move forward/ backward as part of the
testing process of the motors and encoders.

o During powering up the PC button (2) will flash in blue. If an

error accrued and the power up process was not successful
the LIZI PC button (2) will flash in red.

• Connect the robot to the HDMI (4) and USB (5) ports, by using the

back-panel ports and open a terminal window by pressing Control +
Alt + T, then execute the following in the command line:

roslaunch lizi lizi.launch

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After, the following will appear:

• Upon launch the PC button will display a permanent blue light signal.

• Open a new terminal window and launch

rqt

, then confirm that the text will

appear in the following window:

For further details please see the following link: https://github.com/robotican/lizi

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2.2 Turning off the Robot

In order to extend your robot’s computer lifespan, we recommend the following
steps while shutting down your robot:

• Shutdown the computer

• The PC button will turn off

• Disconnect the charging port.

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3. CHARGING & BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Charge the LIZI simply by connecting the charger to the charging jack placed on the
LIZI (1), then plug in the power cord.

• Use only the charger supplied by RoboTiCan LTD.

• Do not leave the LIZI unattended while charging.

• Do not stored or operated the robot in temperatures above 60 ◦C or below

0 ◦C.

• Do not puncture or disassemble the robot.

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4. WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Coverage:

Subject to the limitations provided below, the LIZI Robot is warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship, under normal use, from the date of shipment through the
period identified in the purchase quote (one year). If warranty period is not specified then
the deliverable is "as is" and no warranty is provided.
Where a warranty is provided, RoboTiCan liability for such warranty is limited to: 100% of
the parts necessary to repair the covered defect. Technical support by telephone, e-mail,
fax or other means of correspondence during the warranty period for issues covered by
warranty is provided at no charge for covered defects.
If travel to a location (other than RoboTiCan facility) is required to address an issue
determined to be covered by warranty, parts will be covered but all labor and travel
expenses will be billed. Travel will be billed at expenses plus $50.00 per hour for work
time and $20.00 per hour travel. Determination of warranty coverage is the responsibility
of RoboTiCan and cannot be assigned or delegated to any other party. If it is required to
ship the robot to RoboTiCan facility for repair or maintenance, the shipping costs will be
paid by the customer.
The following are specifically not covered by warranty: (1) failure due to abuse and
neglect and/or improper operating environment (including, but not limited to, improper
power supply, temperature, humidity, and environmental conditions); (2) down time and
related costs due to failure; (3) items such as batteries, and (4) software.
RoboTiCan shall have sole authority to determine type and means of repair in the event
of a warranty claim. RoboTiCan shall have the right to require the return of the defective
part or system to RoboTiCan, transportation prepaid, to establish the claim. RoboTiCan

shall in no event be held liable for repairs or alterations made without RoboTiCan’s

written consent or approval. RoboTiCan shall not be held responsible for repairs made by
others. If unauthorized service is performed, the warranty provided herein shall be void.
This warranty is void if the equipment is altered, improperly operated, improperly
maintained or payments are not made according to the agreement.

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Any additional software requirements or options are the responsibility of the end user.
RoboTiCan does not warrant or guarantee the performance or functionality of any
software, or that Customer is acquiring the legal right to use any software embedded
within, or provided in connection with, reconditioned robots. Any software provided to
customer is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, and
RoboTiCan specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, satisfactory quality, lack of viruses, title, quiet enjoyment, and/or non­infringement with respect to any software. Customer acknowledges and agrees that use
of any software provided to customer is at customer's own risk. Customer agrees to
indemnify and defend RoboTiCan from and against any liability arising from customer's
use of software in connection with products sold to customer hereunder.
Except for the warranties expressly provided herein, all other guarantees, warranties,
conditions or representations, either expressed or implied, whether arising under statute,
common law, and commercial usage or otherwise, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are excluded and hereby specifically
disclaimed. In addition to writing here RoboTiCan company will not be responsible for any
damage, injury, loss of ability to work, disability and even death caused arising directly or
indirectly from the use of the product Including the rover module, sensors module or the
arm module separately or altogether. RoboTiCan has made no express warranties except
as provided herein, and no oral or written information or advice given by RoboTiCan its
agents or employees shall create a warranty of any kind or in any way increase the scope
of the limited warranty provided herein.
Under no circumstances whatsoever shall RoboTiCan be liable to any person, firm,
corporation or other entity for any special, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages,
whether for breach of contract, negligence, misrepresentation, or otherwise, and
whether resulting in lost profits, loss of interest in money borrowed or invested,
impairment of goods, business interruption, work stoppage, or otherwise, in any way
arising out of any transaction to which these standard terms apply. RoboTiCan maximum
liability for any claim arising hereunder or relating to the products sold to customer
hereunder (whether for breach of warranty or otherwise) shall be limited to the
obligation to repair the non-conforming product.
Customer agrees that this sale is completely made in the Country of Israel in that the laws
of the Israel country shall apply concerning any controversy or claim regarding the
equipment. Customer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless RoboTiCan from all claims,
damages, liabilities, attorney's fees, and expenses arising from the ownership or use of
the equipment.

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5. CONTACT

RoboTiCan is committed to quality and product satisfaction. Please contact

RoboTiCan for further information or assistance at:

[e-mail]
www.RoboTiCan.net
[phone]

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