Chapter 12: Glossary
This glossary contains terms found in this manual, in addition to general terms associated
with autonomous mobile robots.
Build mobile-only.
Term Definition
802.11a, b, or g A standard for wireless local area networks (WLAN) in the 2.4 GHz and
5 GHz frequency bands.
Acuity A mobile robot localization system using an upward-facing camera to
detect overhead lights instead of using its laser.
AMR Autonomous Mobile Robot
ambient operating
temperature
The temperature range of the robot's environment in which continued
operation is possible.
amplifier The component within the core that provides the power needed to
drive the mobile robot motors.
ARAM Advanced Robotics Automation Management. The software that per-
forms all of the high-level, autonomous robotics functions, including
obstacle avoidance, path planning, localization, and navigation, cul-
minating in the mobile robot's motion.
ARAMCentral The software running on the EM2100 appliance. Manages the AMR's
map, configuration and traffic control, including multi-AMR avoidance,
destination, standby, and docking.
ARCL Advanced Robotics Command Language. A simple, text-based, com-
mand-and-response operating language. Used with the optional
EM2100 appliance, ARCL can help manage a fleet of mobile robots.
Auto-MDIX A connection port feature that automatically detects the Ethernet
cable type being used (straight-through or crossover) and configures
the connection appropriately.
balance (battery) The charging procedure that equalizes each cell in the battery pack to
increase the life span of a battery. The LD battery pack automatically
performs this procedure at the end of a complete charge cycle.
beacon An optional indicator lamp, mounted on the AMR to provide extra sig-
naling.
brake release A function that releases the robot brakes to allow manual positioning of
the robot.
Call/Door Box A button or switch that allows an AMR to be requested from a remote
location, or that enables the system to control an automated door so
the AMR can pass through it.
CAN bus Controller Area Network. A serial communications protocol that allows
electronic control units and devices to communicate with each other.
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