olixSense™ IMU - X1
Inertial Measurement Unit - Powered by ROS
olixSense™ IMU – X1 series, a high-performance Inertial Measurement Unit for robotics applications. It delivers seamless ROS 2 integration and real-time AI-based sensor fusion.
- Plug & Play
- Native ROS Communication
- Ethernet Over USB Interface
- Super Low-latency Synchronization
- Redundant AI-Based Sensor Fusion
- High Frame Rate, Up to 1000Hz
- Integrated olixFusion™ Technology
- Designed by Olive Robotics GmbH in GERMANY
One Minute Setup
The process of setting up your IMU is remarkably straightforward, designed with user-friendliness in mind. Begin by unboxing the device to reveal its components. Once unpacked, simply connect the IMU using the provided USB-C cable to your computer. The next step is to launch the WebGUI and enter the default IP address, which grants you immediate access to the system interface. For those utilizing ROS, tools such as rqt and rviz are at your disposal, allowing you to visualize an array of detailed information related to the IMU’s performance and data. One of the standout features of this IMU setup is its plug-and-play nature – there’s absolutely no need for any additional drivers or host nodes. It’s convenience redefined.
A Universal Robot IMU
olixSense™ IMU is a revolutionary modular robot Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that allows you to build any robot fast and easily. Its on-board computing also helps building AHRS robotic systems.
1️⃣ Real-time kernel: A real-time kernel offers deterministic response times, making it essential for consistent data acquisition. Its optimized nature minimizes system latencies, ensuring timely processing in critical applications. This predictability is key to avoiding unexpected delays or interruptions.
2️⃣ ROS & ROS 2 Native: This essentially means that the IMU is driverless, eliminating the need to install and run a separate ROS2 node on your host computer.
3️⃣ 1Khz Redundant Fusion: With this rapid sampling rate, users benefit from high-resolution motion tracking and sensing. The 1 kHz Redundant Fusion ensures both accuracy and speed, setting our IMU apart in demanding applications.
4️⃣ Simple Integration: Ensures swift heat dissipation, maintaining the device’s optimal operating temperature. This robust design not only enhances performance but also extends the device’s longevity by effectively combating thermal stress.
Redefining Robotics with Embedded ROS 2!
Experience the power of our Embedded ROS 2-enabled platforms, designed to deliver superior performance and enhanced interoperability in a wide range of robotic applications. From industrial automation to consumer electronics and beyond, our products are engineered to empower developers, system integrators, and innovators at every level.
RE-PROGRAMMABLE
MODULAR
INTEROPERABLE
PLUG & PLAY
ROS AND ROS 2-NATIVE
INDUSTRY-READY
Main Features
WebGUI: The Olive embedded web-based GUI is a user-friendly interface for configuring, controlling, and testing out our modular robotic building blocks. It provides a wide range of capabilities for setting up and controlling our hardware components, including setting parameters, sending commands, and visualizing sensor data. It also offers an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that is based on the JupyterLab platform. It allows users to manage embedded files on the device, create projects, write Python or C++ based embedded applications, and run them on the modules.
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.
Magnetic Calibration: During calibration, the device is typically rotated in various orientations to sample the magnetic field in 3D space. When these readings are plotted, they should ideally form a perfect sphere, representing consistent magnetic field strength from all directions. Deviations from this spherical shape indicate distortions or biases. Through calibration algorithms, these distortions are identified and compensated for, aligning the data to this ideal sphere and thereby ensuring more accurate and consistent magnetic readings.
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.
Simple Interface; Simple Integration
Applications
Empowering everyone to sense motions, reliable, plug and play
TECH SPECS
| Form Factor | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 40mm x 40mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 32 grams |
| Sensors | |
| IMU Sensor | 16-Axis Automotive-Proven IMU - Dual 3-Axis Accelerometer - Dual 3-Axis Gyroscope - Mono 3-Axis Magnetometer - Single Barometer |
| 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 Virtual Ethernet USB Type C @ 60 MBps |
| Other I/O | 1x User Switch 3x User LEDs |
| Software | |
| Operating System | olixOS™ 2.10 Linux 5.10-Based Kernel / Debian 11 |
| Communication Middleware | Apache Cyclone DDS ROS Noetic Ninjemys, ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill |
| Power and Thermal | |
| Power Consumption | USB Type C PD (5 W max) |
| Voltage | PD 5.0v |
| Max Current | 300mA |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 85°C |
Our Valued Customers and Partners
Our ecosystem thrives on the strong relationships we’ve built with a wide range of world-class organizations. From research institutions to industry leaders, our partners are integral to our mission of advancing embedded robotics technology. We’re proud to work alongside these respected names as we shape the future of robotics together.
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