olixSense™ IMU - X1
Inertial Measurement Unit - Powered by ROS & Embedded AI
- Designed by Olive Robotics in GERMANY
Engineered for Intelligent Robotics & Automation
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 Native 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.
- ROS Native Integration: The olixSense™ IMU seamlessly integrates with ROS environments, publishing ROS messages directly out of the box via Ethernet over USB. All sensor parameters and settings are fully accessible through the ROS parameter server, enabling effortless configuration and control for advanced robotics applications.
- Redundant Multi-Sensor Fusion: Combining multiple sensors for robust heading and orientation estimation, the IMU provides a reliable solution for challenging environments. With up to 2 kHz data rate for both raw and fused outputs, all data is published as ROS messages, ensuring high-speed and reliable communication.
- Embedded AI Capability: Equipped with preloaded AI models, the sensor is designed for mobile robot applications such as anomaly detection, vibration analysis, and more. These integrated AI capabilities allow real-time inference and decision-making, enhancing the operational efficiency of your robotic systems.
- Integrated Real-Time Kernel: The built-in real-time kernel allows advanced customization and control over the sensor’s internal processes. Users can run custom inference models and sensor fusion algorithms directly on the device, empowering tailored solutions for specific robotics needs.
Effortless One-Minute Setup
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.
Pioneering Smarter Robotics with ROS 2-Native Solutions
Unleash the potential of our Embedded ROS 2-enabled platforms, meticulously designed to redefine performance and interoperability in robotics. From industrial automation to cutting-edge consumer applications, our solutions empower developers, integrators, and innovators to build smarter, more efficient systems effortlessly.
Programmable
AI-Enhanced Efficiency
Interoperable
Plug & Play
ROS 2 - Native
Industry-Ready
Main Features
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.
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 (Optional) |
| 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™ 2.10 Real-Time 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 |
Accessories & Cables
High-Performance Accessories and Tools Compatible with IMU for Advanced Robotics
olixSense™ IMU E1
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Triple-Redundant Sensor System
- Powered by ROS (Native DDS)
- POE+ Gigabit Ethernet
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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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