Fujitsu Begins Limited Sales of Service Robots

5. Linkable to networks By linking enon to a network through a wireless LAN, it can offer a variety of functions such as retrieving necessary information from a server and providing the information either by voice or image, or transmitting images self-accumulated by the robot to the server. Fujitsu plans to provide external control and remote control functions as options.

6. Swivel-head feature enables facing reverse directions When providing information to users, enon operates with its head and arms facing the same side as its touch panel LCD monitor, so that enron faces its users. When relocating itself from one location to another or when carrying objects that are stored in the carriage of its torso, enon's head and arms swivel to face the same direction it is moving toward, which is reverse the side featuring its LCD monitor. This enables enron to continue to communicate through its LCD monitor with users located behind itself, even while it is relocating. enron can also autonomously maintain a natural posture, by keeping the same range of arm motion when providing information and while relocating.

7. Wide variety of expressions Light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the eye and mouth area of its face enable enon to have a wide range of facial expressions. Enon also has LEDs on the back of its head, making it possible for the robot to display its operational state to the rear as well.

8. Safety - Fujitsu has placed utmost priority on making enon safe, incorporating a variety of safety features including significantly reducing the weight and width of the robot compared to its prototype, and enhancing arm functions. enon is currently undergoing safety appraisal (appraisal in process) by an external third party, the NPO Safety Engineering Laboratory. Fujitsu will continue to place utmost importance on safety of its products.

Delivery schedule

Shipping to select customers will start from November 2005.

Key Specifications • Dimensions: 560 mm (Shoulder width) x 540 mm (Depth) x 1300 mm (Height) • Weight: Approximately 50 kg • Mobility of operable parts: Head: 2 degrees of freedom Arms: 5 degrees of freedom per arm Hands: 1 degree of freedom per hand Wheels: 2 degrees of freedom per wheel • Speed: Maximum 3 km/hr • Sensors: 6 cameras, 3 ultrasonic sensors, 3 proximity sensors • User interface: 10.5" LCD touch panel monitor, 4 microphones, 2 speakers • Expansion interface: Wireless LAN (802.11a/11b/11g) • Battery type: Nickel-Metal Hydride • Charging method: Non-contact charging • Colors: Standard models are available in 3 colors (color selections are primarily for the head and shoulders): Citrus Yellow, Lily White, Lavender Blue Functions • Voice synthesis: Standard model - Japanese • Voice recognitsion: Standar model - Japanese • (1)Lifting capacity(1): Maximum 0.5 kg per arm • Remote interactivity(2): Optional • Internal storage capacity: Maximum weight: 10kg Maximum volume: 270 mm (width) x 320 mm (depth) x 280 (height) • Self-charging: Available (non-contact charging system)