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1. Description
This release includes improvements in both robots, hook and fleet. New features mainly apply to the
new Robot interface 2.0 whereas general improvements to both old and new interfaces are
described in section 3. Other improvements in 1.9.15 and 2.0.15.
As from this release, the 1.8.x software is no longer updated. MiR100 Robots still running 1.8.x
software, can be upgraded using the MiR upgrader downloadable from the Distributor login page.
When upgraded to 1.9.14, the robots can be upgraded to 1.9.15 or 2.0.15.
MiRFleet upgrader
This release comes with the opportunity to upgrade MiRFleet from the operating system Ubuntu 12.04 to
the newest 16.04. MiRFleet can be used on all robots with the old Ubuntu, but an upgrade is recommended
as it contains extended security functions.
Note: The MiRFleet software version is not related to the Ubuntu version, but MiRFleet must run the same
software version as the robot, e.g. if the robot runs 2.0.15, the fleet must also run 2.0.15.
2. New features
New Dashboard designer (2.0.15)
The Dashboard designer has been
improved. Drop-down menus and flexible
sizes of widgets make creation of
dashboards easier.
In the Mission editor, Bluetooth input is now an option in If and While actions.
This release comes with two different mapping methods: Hector (default) and Cartographer (new).
Hector is the traditional method that records and compiles data in one map during the mapping.
Cartographer is a newer method that records multiple smaller maps and then compiles those into
one map after the recording session.
The mapping tools in the robot interface are the same for both methods, but due to the way the two
mapping methods work, it is recommended to do the mapping using different driving patterns. See
the manual.
A multimapping function has been introduced, enabling remapping and expansions of existing
maps. This can be done either by mapping a new area adding it to an existing map or uploading and
appending the uploaded map to an existing map. The multimapping function applies to both above-
mentioned mapping methods.
Path guides make it possible to create paths that forces the robot to follow a strict lane between start
and an end positions.
In environments where multiple robots operate, an obvious application of path guides would be to
create right-hand drive paths where two robots can pass each other without stopping to recalculate
each time they meet. This is done by creating one path guide going from A to B and another one in
the opposite lane going from B to A.
The new service book makes it possible to enter notes for example about changes made in the
robot and share those with other users. The notes can be read by all user groups and cannot be
deleted.
The MiR Robot 2.0 Reference guide is now available in the Help menu in all user interface
languages. The browse and search functions make it easy to find topics.
Cart positions are now aligned with the front of the cart, instead of the middle, making them
independent of the size of the cart.
Important! The adjustment of existing positions will happen automatically when the software is
upgraded, but in some cases, it might require some manual fine-tuning, e.g. if positions are
placed close to a wall.
1.8.14 to 1.9.14: Use the “MiR Upgrader v1.0 Robot v1.9.14” found on the Distributor site under
Downloads to upgrade from 1.8.14 to 1.9.14.
1.9.x to 2.0.x: Use the “Upgrade Kit 2.0.14_MiR100.zip” found on the Distributor site under
Downloads (SW version 1.9.14) to upgrade from 1.9.x to 2.0.x.
Notes:
1. Always run identical software versions on MiRHook and robots.
6. Contact information
MiR Technical Support
Telephone: +45 24 465 777
Mail: support@mir-robots.com