= Spark =
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Spark is an affordable development platform for ROS applications, with mobility

and vision system.

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== Features: ==
=== Simple and practical: ===
Can be connected directly to laptop display, camera, speaker, microphone, etc.

=== High charge ability: ===
It can charge the robot and laptop at the same time, achieve long-term operation without intervention.

=== High extensibility: ===
Power output and installation site are provided. Accessories can be added on easily, such as:

-      Camera head

-      Loading platform

-      Robot arm

-      Lidar

== Specs(standard) ==
Hardware: Mobile chassis, holder, Depth camera

Spec:         Dimension: 700mm X 340mm X 340mm

 . Weight: 3.5kg

 . Max Payload: 6kg
 .
 . Max Speed: 0.4m/s
 .
 . Obstacle Clearance: 10mm
 .
 . Battery Capacity: 15000mAh

== Package Summary ==
Software for Spark base.

 . Maintainer status: developed
 . Maintainer: xiankai chen <xiankai.chen AT nxrobo DOT com>
 . Author: Xiankai Chen, Jian Song and Zhuo Li
 . License: BSD
 . Bug / feature tracker: https://github.com/NXROBO/spark/issues
 . Source: git https://github.com/NXROBO/spark.git (branch: master)

=== Documentation ===
 . Components of this meta-package:
 . spark_description : URDF model description of spark
 . spark_teleop : Keyboard teleoperation for spark
 . spark_bringup : A ROS node wrapper for the spark driver
 . spark_test : some testing program for spark
 . spark_base : the base driver for spark
 . ros_astra_camera : the camera driver for spark, checkout the here for more detail
 . ros_astra_launch : the launch package for spark camera driver, checkout the here for more detail
 . spark_follower: the follower person package for spark, it is an application for spark

=== Usage ===
 . Check out the https://github.com/NXROBO/spark section to find out about installing and running spark.

=== Other ===
 . Use github to report bugs or request features.
 . Check www.nxrobo.com for more information!

== Contact us ==
Email: info@nxrobo.com Website: http://www.nxrobo.com/