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Payload Subsystem

Purpose: the payload system is a mission specialized section of the agent. This subsystem comprises the hardware necessary to perform a specific mission function but that is generally unrelated to the fundamental life of the agent (or survival). That is if the payload subsystem failed, the agent could continue to operate albeit perhaps without a function. This includes video cameras, temperature sensors, etc. that are not used for the robots subsystems but are data gathered for external source use.

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Friday, June 6, 2008

http://www.x10.com/cameras/sc16a_s.html

XCam, XCam2, ScanCam, XCam Anywhere, Anaconda

Imager CMOS Sensor

Format 1/3"
Array Size NTSC: 510 X 492
Resolution: 310 TV Lines
Scanning: 2:1 Interlace
Auto Shutter: 1/60 to 1/15,000 sec.
Minimum Illumination: 3 LUX (f1.9)
Operating Temp.: -10C to 40C
Humidity Limits 0 - 95%
Field of View: 60 degrees
Power Required: 12VDC
Water Resistant - do not submerge or place in standing water

Logitech QuickCam Communicate Deluxe

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/devices/3057&cl=us,en

Technical Specifications

1.3-megapixel sensor with RightLight™2 Technology
Built-in microphone with RightSound™ Technology
Video capture: Up to 1280 x 1024 pixels (HD quality) (HD Video 960 x 720 pixels)
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second
Still image capture: 5 megapixels (with software enhancement)
USB 2.0 certified
Optics: Manual focus

Monday, February 11, 2008

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An astronautics engineer, the author is interested in studying artificial intelligence and more specifically the intelligent agents created to accomplish specific tasks. The goal of his projects are to build a robotics test bed for experimentation and discussion amongst peers.

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