Mobile robotics is evolving from isolated, standalone solutions to integrated platforms. In response to this shift, LIMX DYNAMICS is combining robotics hardware, motion control, and AI software into a coordinated, end-to-end system.
The focus is on end-to-end development processes. Algorithms, sensors, and control systems are developed and tested in simulation and on real hardware. This shortens iteration cycles and facilitates the transition to real-world applications, which is a significant advantage for research and development.
Embodied AI as a Technological Approach
This approach is based on the concept of embodied AI. In this approach, AI is not viewed in isolation but as an integral part of a physical system. Perception, decision-making, and movement are directly intertwined.
This approach is becoming increasingly important in modern robotics. Robust and practical systems that go beyond mere simulation are created only through the close integration of software and real-world interaction.
TRON 2: Mobile Manipulation
LIMX DYNAMICS is expanding its portfolio with TRON 2 into the field of mobile manipulation, which combines locomotion and the targeted handling of objects. The platform integrates movement, grasping, and interaction into a single system, enabling the realistic testing of complex robotic scenarios.
TRON 2 builds on TRON 1, but it goes well beyond a pure focus on locomotion. While TRON 1 is primarily a platform for locomotion and motion algorithms, TRON 2 expands the concept to include manipulation, advanced sensor technology, and increased computing power.
Consequently, the platform is evolving from a motion testing system into an integrated development environment. Navigation, interaction, and AI models can be developed and validated together under real-world conditions.
Modular Variant Overview
The TRON 2 is based on an open, development-oriented architecture. It includes support for common frameworks, such as ROS 1 and 2; programming languages, such as Python and C++; and integration into simulation environments for end-to-end Sim2Real workflows. Its powerful computing units and integrated sensors, such as RGBD cameras and IMUs, form the foundation for data acquisition, AI training, and algorithmic validation under real-world conditions.
Reichelt Elektronik offers several versions of TRON 2, each with a different focus.
TRON 2 – 2-in-1
The EDU variant is a 2-in-1 system that combines walking and wheeled locomotion. Switching between feet and wheeled legs enables precise movements and high speeds of up to 5 m/s. This makes it particularly suitable for navigation and mobility research.
TRON 2 – 3-in-1
The 3-in-1 variant builds on this concept with a dual-arm configuration. In addition to mobility, the focus here is on manipulation tasks. Two robotic arms, each with seven degrees of freedom, enable precise grasping and interaction processes. Multimodal sensor technology and low latency during teleoperation support complex, AI-assisted applications.
TRON 2 – Dual Arm
A dual-arm variant is also available as a specialized version. It focuses on manipulation and interaction. Its two independently controllable arms have high repeatability and integrated sensors, enabling reproducible processes for grasping tasks, demonstrations, and training scenarios in research and development.
Applications: From Research to Real-World Scenarios
TRON 2 is designed for use by research institutions, universities, and development teams. Typical applications include prototyping, algorithm validation, and creating test environments.
The platform is particularly well-suited for interdisciplinary projects. These include navigation, grasping processes, and processing sensor data in dynamic environments.
Glossary: Key Terms in Mobile Robotics
Embodied AI
An approach in which artificial intelligence is directly linked to a physical system. Perception and action occur in a real-world context.
Locomotion
A robot’s movement, e.g., walking or rolling.
Manipulation
Targeted interaction with objects, such as grasping, moving, or positioning.
Mobile Manipulation
A combination of locomotion and manipulation in a single system.
Teleoperation
Remote control of a robot by a human operator, often for data collection or controlling complex processes.
End-effector
A tool at the end of a robot arm, such as a gripper.
Sensors/sensor fusion
The collection and combination of environmental data from various sensors to improve perception.
Algorithm validation
Verification that developed algorithms function reliably under real-world conditions.
Prototyping
Early phase of development in which systems or functions are tested in practice.
Simulation
A virtual test environment for developing and preparing real-world applications.
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