B2 Robot Dog

Revision History

Revision

Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Author

Changes

1

31/1/2024

Kang Wei

Initial release

2

8/7/2024

Karthee

Update Specifications & FAQ

1. Overview

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2. Specifications

Dimensions

Standing State

1098mm x 450mm x 645mm

Proning State

880mm x 460mm x 330mm

Net Weight (Incl. battery)

Approx. 60kg

Degrees of Freedom

12

Maximum Speed

> 6m/s (Limited for safety purposes)

Operational Specifications (AI Mode)

Operating Temperature

-20℃ ~ 55℃, under good weather conditions

Slope Walking Ability

< 45° (Low Speed)
< 30° (High Speed)

Maximum Step Height

< 25cm

Jumping Ditch Width

0.5 ~ 1.2m

Maximum Jumping Distance

> 1.6m

Protection Level

IP67

Battery Information

Model

BT2-10

Weight

12.2kg

Capacity

45Ah (2268Wh)

Standard Voltage

50.4V

Charging Voltage

58.8V

Charging Current

15A

Operating Time

4 - 6h

Charging Time

3h 20m

Internal PC Information

Intel Core i5-1235U

OS: Ubuntu 20.04
RAM: 8GB
Hard Drive: 512GB

Intel Core i7-1255U / i7-1265U

OS: Ubuntu 20.04
RAM: 32GB
Hard Drive: 512GB

Nvidia Jetson Orin NX

OS: Ubuntu 20.04
RAM: 32GB
Hard Drive: 512GB
Internal Components

Control and Perception Computing Power

PC1 [1]: Intel Core i5
PC2 [2]: Intel Core i7
PC3 [3]: Intel Core i7 / Nvidia Jetson Orin NX
PC4 [3]: Intel Core i7 / Nvidia Jetson Orin NX
PC5 [3]: Intel Core i7 / Nvidia Jetson Orin NX

Perception Sensor Configuration [4]

3D LiDAR ×1
Depth Camera ×2
Optical Camera ×2

External Interfaces

1000M-Base-Ethernet ×4
USB3.0 ×4
12V ×4
5V ×1
24V ×4
BAT ×1

[1] Standard configuration

[2] User development

[3] Optional configuration

[4] Varies with different configurations

3. Electrical Interfaces

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Interface Description
- Battery Charging Input [1]
- Top Power Board RS485 [1]
- Emergency Stop Interface [2]
Reserved 4-pin connector for wireless charging plate and
RS485 pins for communication with the power board.
Emergency stop interface is NOT READY for use.
- PC3 Ethernet
- 12V Output
10-pin connector with direct ethernet connection to PC3 and
12V power supply
- PC2 Ethernet
- 12V Output
10-pin connector with direct ethernet connection to PC2 and
12V power supply

PC2 USB3.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC2

PC3 USB3.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC3

PC1 USB2.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC1

PC1 USB3.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC1

- Switch Ethernet
- 12V Output
Connection to ethernet switch for communication between PCs
12V power supply
Maximum current rating: 10A
Surge current protection: 20A
- Switch Ethernet
- 12V UPS Input [3]
Connection to ethernet switch for communication between PCs and
12V UPS power input
- Battery Power [1]
- Wheels Motors RS485 [1]

Reserved port for wheeled configuration

- Battery Power [1]
- FR Leg RS485 [1]

Reserved port for front right leg

- Battery Power [1]
- FL Leg RS485 [1]

Reserved port for front left leg

- EtherCAT
- 12V Output

EtherCAT communication protocol and 12V power supply

PC4 USB3.0 (DP)

Direct USB-C DisplayPort connection to PC4

PC4 USB3.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC4

PC5 USB3.0 (DP)

Direct USB-C DisplayPort connection to PC5

PC5 USB3.0

USB-C connector with direct connection to PC5

Battery Input [1]

Reserved port for internal electrical circuit

Battery Output

58V power supply

- Battery Output
- RS485

58V power supply and RS485 communication protocol

- 24V Output
- RS485
24V power supply and RS485 communication protocol
Maximum current rating: 10A
Surge current protection: 20A
- 12V Output
- RS485

12V power supply and RS485 communication protocol

- 5V Output
- RS485

5V power supply and RS485 communication protocol

- Battery Power [1]
- RR Leg RS485 [1]

Reserved port for rear right leg

- Battery Power [1]
- RL Leg RS485 [1]

Reserved port for rear left leg

[1] Reserved ports are designated solely for internal electrical circuit use only, not open for public acccess

[2] E-Stop interface is still in development and the use of this interface can damage the B2’s main control board.

[3] The standard B2 robot dog does not come equipped with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). However, it is available as a customizable add-on feature.

User Interface Module

The user interface module expands the interfaces available on the B2 body, allowing users to access the robot without needing to remove the panels.

(2+2) Power Line Interface

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Pin

Colour

Interface

1

Black (14AWG)

Power-

2

Red (24AWG)

485A

3

Black (24AWG)

485B

4

White (14AWG)

Power+

(8+2) Signal Line Interface

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Pin

Colour

Interface Meaning

T568 Standard Ethernet Cable

1

Black

Power-

2

Orange

4N

Brown

3

Purple

4P

White Brown

4

Brown

1P

White Orange

5

Blue

1N

Orange

6

White

3N

Blue

7

Green

3P

White Blue

8

Pink

2N

Green

9

Grey

2P

White Green

10

Red

Power+(12V)

4. Resources

Basic Guides

Development

Mechanical

5. FAQ

  • Can the ports on the side of the B2 be used?
    • Yes, the ports on the side of the B2 robot are accessible for use. However, we strongly recommend using the ports located on the User Interface Module whenever possible. This is because using the side ports could compromise the robot’s waterproof capabilities. Users are urged to be familiar of the different ports before using them.

  • What is the default speed of the B2 in AI mode?
    • The default is Low speed. Double click L1 to switch to High Speed.

  • Can the RealSense cameras on the B2 be used for secondary development?
    • No, the RealSense cameras on the B2 robot are currently not accessible for users to directly control or integrate into their own development projects. These cameras are primarily used by the manufacturer to power the robot’s built-in perception features.

  • Can the contact charger be used outdoors?
    • This contact charger is designed for indoor use. Avoid using it in wet or humid environments to prevent the risk of short circuits. Moisture can damage the charger and potentially pose a safety hazard.

  • What does first foot control and second foot control represent?
    • First Foot control represents Normal mode, while Second Foot control reprensents AI mode. When switched on, the B2 is in AI mode (Second Foot control) by default.