TDK RoboKit1

A TDK SmartRobotics�� Solution

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Revision: 1.0

Rev. Date: 12/03/2021

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

TDK Robokit1 combines sensors, processors, and

actuators on a single board, making it an ideal

robotics platform for quick prototyping and

development. RoboKit1 integrates key product

offerings such as 6-axis IMU, industrial IMU modules,

capacitive barometric pressure sensor, digital I²S

microphone, temp sensor, ultrasonic Time of Flight

(ToF) sensors, magnetometer, and motor controller

on a single PCB.

The open-source board comes with ROS drivers and

algorithms, making it an ideal platform for ROS

hobbyists, educational institutions, and a multitude

of Robotics developers.

The Robokit1 platform also provides out of the box

integrated software solutions such as obstacle

detection, floor type detection, cliff detection (not

suitable for RVC application), and dynamic heading

detection. To go a step further, we have also

enabled machine learning keyword spotting for

applications wanting to integrate voice commands

(currently requires Raspberry Pi add-on).

There will be two SKU’s released:

• TDK_RoboKit1-DK: Included is the TDK RoboKit1

Development Board (as seen below) as well as the

Ultrasonic ToF modules and all the available ROS

drivers and algorithms.

• TDK_RoboKit1: Complete TDK_RoboKit1-DK SKU as

well as a 3D printed shell with sockets created for the

ToF Sensors, a chassis with metal plates, standoffs,

wheels and motors, an on/off switch, and an ESP32

BLD module for Bluetooth connectivity.

FEATURES

Hardware Features:

• ICM-42688-P 6-Axis IMU

• ICS-43434 Digital I²S Microphone (x4)

• ICP-10111 Barometric Pressure Sensor

• CH-101/201 ToF Modules (x9)

o (Connected via flex cable)

• IIM-46230 Industrial IMU Module

o (Connected via flex cable)

• HVC4223F Embedded Motor Controller

• AK09918C AKM Magnetometer

• Temperature Sensor

Software Features:

• Obstacle detection for any color objects in all

lighting conditions

• Floor type and cliff detection using ultrasonic

sensors

• RoboVac algorithm using IMU data for heading

computation

• Robot Motor Control APIs

• “Hi TDK” key word spotting with noise filter and

noise cancellation

• ROS1 and ROS2 drivers for all on-board sensors

• BLE enabled Windows and Android Apps for

sensors and algorithms evaluation and data

collection