Lynx Mobile Robot
Before and After...what a difference!
Adept Lynx Autonomous Indoor Vehicle (AIV)
hard at work at Tesla’s Gigafactory.
Three Unique ID concepts, with middle concept winning out. (Foam Models)
Rear view with sonar array and battery door detail
Battery door slide out concept
Clean room white/gray CMF concept
The Omron (originally Adept-Lynx) Autonomous Payload material transportation vehicle. This robot is designed to carry custom payloads up to 132 lbs (60kg). Fully self-navigating in high-density areas and coexists in a human worker environment. Zero degrees turning radius. Runs up to 19 hours per 24 hour day, manages power and self recharging.
ID challenges included incorporation of 270 deg sweep safety rated laser (vision) and front and rear sonar arrays. Lower front bumper for low speed collisions. Flat load platform cover and relocatable control interface.
Developed a unique ID that was focused on the brand and customer for Adept.
LED lighting indicates the direction, speed, and movement patterns of the robot.
The robot is now hard at work inside Tesla’s advanced Gigafactory in Nevada. https://www.tesla.com/gigafactory.
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Role Industrial design, Lighting, CAD, CMF
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For Omron (Adept)
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Date 2012
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Type Robotics, Industrial
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URL www.adept.com/products/mobile-robots/mobile-platforms/lynx/general
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