R&D use of NXT

[jaustin_UF]

We need a controllable “moving platform” for demo purposes in a model urban environment. Since I work with LabVIEW and NI products, the Mindstorms NXT line seems worth considering, but I have a few concerns.

1. Does this product fit into a professional environment, in terms of reliability, strong construction, and (not too much of a) toy-like appearance?

2. Is there a place to get more specs on the various attachments? Right now we need more information on fast the servos can rotate, load vs. speed curves, weight limits, etc.

General comments about and experiences with using this “toy” in a R&D lab would be greatly appreciated.

Jim

[Rimmergogo]

Hallo Jim,

I'm working on the NXT in a laboratory. I'm tring to make a different humen-robot interface and try out some different kinds of positioning systems. Very often my supervisor comes in the lab with gasts and shows al the project we are doing here. And also mine, and these gasts never laught at me.

with kind regard,

Andries

[jaustin_UF]

Andries,

Thanks for the reply! I'll pass your message on to the money guys and suggest we buy.

Jim