Agilex NAVIS KIT

Key Features & Capabilities

The NAVIS system offers a comprehensive suite of features focused on precision, flexibility, and ease of integration:³

• Advanced Environmental Perception: It utilizes a fusion of multiple sensors—typically LiDAR, IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), and depth cameras—to construct an accurate 3D map of the environment, enabling precise scene reconstruction and environmental awareness.⁴
• High Precision Navigation: Achieves high accuracy with a positioning accuracy of ⁵$\pm 3$ cm (or sometimes ⁶$\pm 8$ cm depending on the version/setup) and supports a large mapping area (up to 2 million square meters).⁷ It uses proprietary LiDAR-IMU sensor fusion and supports RTK-GPS assisted positioning for outdoor scenarios.⁸
• Dynamic Path Planning: Enables real-time path planning and adjustment, advanced obstacle detection and avoidance, and intelligent decision-making algorithms for flexible execution of action plans in dynamic settings.⁹
• User-Friendly Interface (NAVIS Board): Features an intuitive 3D navigation interface and a customizable data dashboard for real-time insights and on-the-fly analysis on desktop or mobile devices.¹⁰ It allows for one-click mapping and real-time map editing.¹¹
• Task Management System: An onboard control system manages all operational aspects, including navigation, mission planning, quick task setup, and system diagnostics.¹²
• Seamless Integration: Designed for easy integration with industrial robots and AGVs, it is compatible with all AgileX Robotics chassis and provides a comprehensive SDK, API, and ROS/ROS2 compatibility for rapid deployment and development.¹³
• Safety and Control: Offers a visual feedback system for a complete view of the robot’s surroundings and features hassle-free remote takeover functionality, allowing for immediate human intervention when necessary to ensure operational safety.¹⁴

System Components (NAVIS Architecture)

The NAVIS system is composed of several core components that work together to provide autonomous functionality:¹⁵

1. NAVIS Brain (Navigation Brain): The core intelligence responsible for processing sensor data, mapping, path planning, and autonomous decision-making.
2. NAVIS Bridge (Data Bridge): Manages the data flow between the sensors, the brain, and the control system.
3. NAVIS Board (Intelligent Interaction System): The multi-platform user interface that provides data visualization, map management, task system management, and allows for remote monitoring and control.
4. Integrated Sensing Hardware: The physical sensors (LiDAR, IMU, cameras) embedded on the mobile platform for perception and safety.