Embedded ROS 2 with DDS protocol
Advanced EKF and AI fusion for unmatched accuracy
Real-time synchronization under 1.0 milliseconds
Advanced AI fusion with redundant sensor systems
Up to 1000 Hz data rate for dynamic applications
High performance at an affordable price
Compact 40 x 40 x 10 mm form factor, only 32g
Reliable, high-speed Ethernet over USB interface
olive olixSense™ IMU delivers unparalleled data accuracy, combining AI-powered intelligence with cutting-edge sensor fusion technology. Its compact design ensures effortless integration into a wide range of robotics applications, from autonomous navigation to precision control systems.
With ROS 2 support and real-time embedded AI capabilities, olixSense™ IMU provides enhanced performance and adaptability, making it the ideal choice for smarter, more efficient robotic systems.
olixSense X1 is powered by DDS, ROS-certified Data Distribution Service (DDS) implementation designed specifically for advance robotics and embedded applications. DDS is interoperable with Fast DDS, and Cyclone DDS, the two native middleware powering ROS 2. This makes X1 plug-and-play with ROS 2 using its ethernet interface over USB connection, streaming seamlessly to ROS 2 nodes on the host controller without requiring any additional installation. Experience 10X higher ODR with ultra-fast, real-time data streaming in native ROS message format over DDS. Achieve industry-leading performance with less than 1ms latency, ensuring seamless integration for advanced robotics applications.
USB Type-C with Ethernet over USB delivers plug-and-play connectivity, combining high-speed (60MBps) data transfer with industrial reliability. It eliminates driver hassles while ensuring robust, low-latency ROS 2 communication.
Experience 10X higher ODR with ultra-fast, real-time data streaming in native ROS message format over DDS. Achieve industry-leading performance with less than 1ms latency, ensuring seamless integration for advanced robotics applications.
Setting up the olixSense™ IMU is as quick and seamless as it gets, allowing you to access high-quality sensor data within just one minute. Designed with plug-and-play simplicity in mind, the sensor automatically connects to your host PC via an Ethernet-over-USB interface, eliminating the need for additional drivers. Once connected, the IMU acquires an IP address and begins publishing ROS messages instantly, supporting multiple DDS standards out of the box for versatile integration. Users can configure and monitor the sensor through an intuitive web interface or standard ROS tools such as RQT and rqt_reconfigure. The sensor data can also be visualized effortlessly in RViz, providing real-time insights into its performance. With this streamlined setup process, olixSense™ IMU redefines convenience, making advanced sensor integration faster and more accessible than ever.
The olixSense™ IMU X1, with ROS Inside, features an advanced Ethernet over USB interface for high-speed, low-latency communication. Designed for native ROS 2 integration, it supports real-time data streaming, DDS protocol compatibility, and reliable data transfer. This plug-and-play connectivity ensures effortless setup and unparalleled performance, empowering your robotics solutions with precision and stability.
The olixSense™ IMU X1 bridges the gap between raw sensor data and actionable insights. With high-performance IMU technology, it captures angular velocity and linear acceleration, while advanced AHRS algorithms convert this data into roll, pitch, and heading. Utilizing quaternion-based representations for orientation, the X1 ensures seamless integration with ROS IMU messages, allowing real-time 3D tracking in any coordinate frame.
Embedded Web Interface: The olixSense™ IMU X1 features a powerful, user-friendly web interface for seamless configuration and real-time monitoring. Users can easily access firmware details, network settings, and ROS 2 parameters without additional software. The interface provides real-time metrics, such as CPU usage, memory, and network activity, while enabling device reboots, service restarts, and firmware updates directly from the browser. With integrated tools like a script editor, log monitor, and ROS 2 configuration support, users can manage topics, customize settings, and visualize sensor data in real time using tools like RQT and RViz. This streamlined interface ensures efficient operation, rapid deployment, and intuitive control for developers and researchers alike.
Redundant Sensor Fusion: The Olive IMU is meticulously engineered to ensure unparalleled accuracy and dependability in every scenario. Utilizing Error Minimization techniques, our system consistently averages out the noise from multiple sensors, ensuring that any incidental inaccuracies are efficiently neutralized. One of the standout features is our IMU’s ability to offer impeccable Yaw Estimation. With the integration of advanced magnetometer readings, our IMU ensures that heading estimation remains precise and resistant to common drift errors, providing a steadfast reference to Earth’s magnetic direction. Beyond these, our commitment to excellence is underscored by the Enhanced Redundancy feature. Deploying multiple IMUs, we’ve fortified the system to continue optimal performance even in the rare instance of individual IMU discrepancies or failures. With our IMU, you’re not just getting a device; you’re securing unmatched precision and reliability.
AI-Enhanced Sensor Fusion: The olixSense™ IMU X1 revolutionizes data integration by leveraging artificial intelligence to combine data from multiple sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. Traditional sensor fusion methods rely on static algorithms, but with AI-driven processing, the IMU dynamically adapts to changing environments, reducing noise, correcting biases, and improving data accuracy in real-time. This intelligent approach ensures highly reliable orientation, velocity, and heading estimations, even in complex or GPS-denied settings. The embedded AI models enable applications such as anomaly detection, vibration analysis, and real-time predictive maintenance, making the olixSense™ IMU X1 a game-changer for robotics, industrial automation, and autonomous systems.
ROS 2 Native: Embracing the advancements of modern sensor technology, our IMU offers native support for ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2). This essentially means that the IMU is driverless, eliminating the need to install and run a separate ROS 2 node on your host computer. By sidestepping this additional layer of software, not only is the system latency minimized, but the throughput of data is also optimized to its maximum potential. This direct integration ensures that data flows seamlessly and promptly from the sensor to the system. Furthermore, the native ROS 2 capability makes the IMU truly plug-and-play, streamlining integration processes and enhancing user experience, especially in dynamic environments where rapid deployment and configuration are crucial.
With its ultra-compact dimensions of just 40 x 40 x 10 mm, the olixSense™ IMU X1 is engineered for advanced mobile robotics. Its lightweight yet robust design ensures effortless integration into tight spaces, making it the perfect choice for next-generation robots. Whether in autonomous vehicles, drones, or industrial automation, the IMU X1 delivers high performance without compromising on space or flexibility.
| Form Factor | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 40mm x 40mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 32 grams |
| IP-rating (equivalent) | IP52 |
| Sensors | |
| IMU Sensor | 16-Axis Automotive-Proven IMU - Dual Redundant 3-Axis Accelerometer - Dual Redundant 3-Axis Gyroscope - Mono 3-Axis Magnetometer |
| IMU Range & Sensitivity | Output Data Rate (ODR): 1000 Hz Accelerometer Zero-g ±20 mg - Range ±16 g - Sensitivity 2048 LSB/g Gyroscope Zero-rate ±0.5 dps - Range ±2000 dps - Sensitivity 16.4 LSB/dps |
| Connectivity | |
| High-Speed Connectivity | 1x Ethernet Over USB (Type C @ 60 MBps) |
| Other I/O | 1x User / Soft-Reset Switch 3x User LEDs |
| Software | |
| Operating System | olixOS™ [Real-Time Linux 5.X-Based Kernel / Debian Integrated] ROS Noetic Ninjemys, ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill |
| Communication Middleware | Fast DDS, Cyclone DDS |
| Power and Thermal | |
| Power Consumption | USB Type C - PD (5W max) |
| Voltage | 5.0v |
| Max Current | 300mA |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to 85°C |
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
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