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ROKIT – The Robotics Kitby Bosch Rexroth

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ROKIT | Introduction

Components | ROKITROKIT ‒The Robotics Kit by Bosch Rexroth
It’s Time for Modular Systems
in Mobile Robotics

Why ROKIT?

With its robotics kit ROKIT, Bosch Rexroth unlocks new
possibilities in the field of mobile and service robotics.
The modular kit consisting of individual, coordinated andproven software and hardware components gives you thehighest degree of freedom you need in the course ofautomating processes. The components – ROKIT Locator,
ROKIT Navigator and ROKIT Motor – take care of
positioning, navigation and motion execution for you, andcan be controlled and linked with the intuitive graphicaluser interface aXessor. Supporting, product-specificservices round off the user-focused portfolio.

Thanks to their flexibility and easy applicability, both theindividual components and the entire robotics kit arecompatible with a wide range of vehicle types and areready for use in a variety of applications. And all thiswithout any expert knowledge. Focus on the features thatdifferentiate you from others – and let the ROKIT
components take care of everything else.

Step into the ROKIT Universe and Learn
More about the Individual Components

Rexroth ROKIT is ready to use right away, without any
additional effort, since the robotics kit outstrips current
technology. The innovative software and hardware
components ensure efficiency because they are robust,
powerful and modular – qualities to which we attach
great importance at Bosch Rexroth.

Your Success Factors with Rexroth ROKITFLEXIBLE

EASY TO USE

EFFICIENT AND ROBUST▶ Select components that suit

▶ Less effort for integration,▶ Save time and resources

your needs▶ Continue to use your existing
software and hardware
solutionssetup, production andmaintenance thanks to easy
applicability without expert
knowledge▶ Integrate ROKIT into a wide

▶ Experience new standards invariety of vehicle types andthe industrial sector thanks toapplications

the user-friendly approach▶ Deliver high-speed automation
in intralogistics▶ Focus on the features thatdifferentiate you from others– let ROKIT take care ofeverything else
▶ Benefit from a resilient
robotics kit with powerfulalgorithms, durable andproven components,
industrial-grade software andsupplementary services

04–05					aXessorIntuitive graphical user interface for central accessto all ROKIT components

06–07					Rexroth ROKIT Locator
Laser localization software to reliably determine the positionand orientation of mobile robots

08–09					Rexroth ROKIT Navigator
Navigation software for the efficient motion planningof mobile robots

10–11					Rexroth ROKIT Motor
Highly integrated and ready-to-install wheel drive module
for mobile robots

Have we sparked your interest?
Discover the individual ROKIT components at www.boschrexroth.com/rokit or contact us at
robotics@boschrexroth.de.

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4Graphical user interface aXessor | Overview

Benefits | Graphical user interface aXessor

aXessorYour GUI for Powerful Software and Hardware

Your central access to all ROKIT components
TRANSPARENCY:
STAY ON TOP OF THINGS▶ Fleet manager: easy and intuitive administrationand operation of the ROKIT Locator fleet▶ Live view of your fleet: visualization of all ROKITLocator clients for a system overview▶ Event Center: quick and clear access to all
notifications and processes of the ROKITcomponents

USER-CENTRIC:YOUR EASY CONTROL CONCEPT▶ One control concept for all ROKIT components▶ Clear, wizard-supported operationThe aXessor by Bosch Rexroth is an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) enabling central access to all ROKIT
components. The comprehensive technologies and high-performance software and hardware solutions can be controlled
and linked with the clear and user-friendly interface of the aXessor. No expert knowledge is required to use the aXessor ‒which ramps up the efficiency of integration, setup and operation.
Optimal transparency of your ROKIT components
Visualize your entire fleet and stay in control of the system with the help of the aXessor. The graphical user interface
enables you to easily manage your fleet by pooling processes and work steps.

▶ Compatible with various operating systems (Linux/Windows)▶ Customizable (light/dark mode; multilingual)▶ Gamification: intuitive, inspiring and interactive use▶ Simple commissioning and operation, no expert
knowledge required▶ Efficient, centralized map administration of theentire ROKIT Locator fleet

User-centered operation makes the difference
The aXessor offers you a completely new kind of industrial user interface, because it was developed from the user’sperspective. The modern gamification approach, combined with Bosch Rexroth’s know-how and feedback from aXessor
users, guarantees you an easy introduction to all ROKIT products and their inspirational use.

Have we sparked your interest?
Discover the aXessor at www.boschrexroth.com/rokit-axessor or contact us at
robotics@boschrexroth.de.

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Rexroth ROKIT Locator | Benefits

Features | Rexroth ROKIT Locator

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Rexroth ROKIT LocatorYour Easy-to-Use Laser Localization Software

ROKIT Locator Features

Express mapping ‒ guided live mapping
Maps the environment with just a few clicks without theneed for infrastructure adaptions or expert knowledge.

Map expansion
Allows users to extend existing ROKIT Locator maps
and replace map zones.

Masking
Hides vehicle contours in sensor data.

Dual laser
Supports up to two lasers.

Manual map alignment
Adjust the map with offsets and rotations.

Visual recording
Supports the commissioning of complex use cases throughlive mapping

Reference alignment
Align the ROKIT Locator map to an existing coordinatesystem.
Initial localization
Automatic localization after a change of position.

ONE FOR ALL▶ Suitable for a wide range of vehicle
types, industries and application
The ROKIT Locator by Bosch Rexroth is a software component that reliably
determines the position and orientation of a wide range of vehicle types
in a variety of changing environments. This is made possible by a highperformance algorithm that automatically detects and maps the naturalenvironment using a laser sensor on the vehicle. Bosch Rexroth thus
provides a key technology and resolves the challenge of localizing yourmobile robots with maximum flexibility and usability.
Flexibility for all situations
Benefit from the effortless integration of the ROKIT Locator into a wide
range of vehicle types as well as into numerous industries and application
areas. Thanks to the modular approach, the software is hardwareindependent.
Outstanding usability
Due to the fast and easy setup and reliable operation, you do not haveto worry about locating your mobile robots. The flexible adaptation tochanging environments also enables automatic map updates for yourentire fleet.

areas▶ Available as software-only solution
or as Rexroth ROKIT Locator.Box– ready to use on an extremelycompact industrial computer▶ Supports numerous brands andtypes of laser scanners andindustrial computersAuto-calibration
Enables an easier and faster commissioning. With thisfunction, the existing sensors can automatically be calibrated to each other.

Robust and reliable localization
Functions smoothly in dynamic industrial environments
regardless of vibrations and ramps.

Real-time diagnostic information
Diagnostic information is visualized in real-time for you. In
addition, the feature Event Center notifications include theROKIT Locator diagnostic messages.

Wheel odometry fusion

Extended localization details

The positioning includes information of laser scans andestimated movements of the vehicle based on the wheelrotations.

Within the live view of our GUI, you get a visual overview ofextended localization data and information of the ROKIT Locator algorithm for a better understanding of the parameters.

Map update
Automatically detects changes in the environment,
continuously updates the ROKIT Locator map, andshares it with the entire ROKIT Locator fleet.

▶ Flexible laser positioning

INTUITIVE FOR YOU▶ Express mapping▶ No need for infrastructure

WITH THE AXESSOR YOU HAVE EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROLThe graphical user interface aXessor makes real-time localization easy to use: one-click mapping, management andoverview of the entire fleet, and gamification elements for optimized handling of complex use cases.

adaptions or expert knowledge▶ No maintenance of infrastructure
required▶ Automatic map updates
Have we sparked your interest?
Discover the ROKIT Locator at www.boschrexroth.com/rokit-locator or contact us at
robotics@boschrexroth.de.

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Features | Rexroth ROKIT Navigator

Rexroth ROKIT Navigator
Your Advanced Motion Planning Software

ROKIT Navigator Features

Obstacle avoidance
Takes into account objects in the driving tube and avoids
them within the permitted avoidance area.

Consideration of orientation restrictions
Enables, depending on the drive type, motion sequences
independent of the vehicle orientation.

Compliance with external safety requirements
Smooth integration of safety control into vehicle motion

Zone observanceCompliance with specific conditions in defined areas

Observance of acceleration restrictions
Motion planning takes into account compliance with themaximum longitudinal and lateral acceleration.

Navigation in confined spaces
Safe vehicle manoeuvring in limited spaces.

planning.

Consideration of vehicle and load contour
Prevents vehicle or load collision with obstacles.
VDA 5050-compatible
Support of the VDA 5050 specification between vehicle
and fleet management.

(e.g. speed limit, exclusive driving area).

Support of different drive types
e.g. Ackermann, differential drives, omnidirectional drives.
Fast integration and commissioning
Tool-supported offline calibration of system parameters.

PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVE
▶ Reliable goods delivery andhandling
The ROKIT Navigator by Bosch Rexroth is navigation software for the efficient motion planning of mobile robots, thus making it a natural extensionof the ROKIT Locator. The modular and easy-to-integrate software reliably
and transparently controls the movement of your goods from A toB. It also ensures smooth, elegant driving and responds to obstacles. Like
the ROKIT Locator, the ROKIT Navigator is compatible with a wide range ofmobile robots and offers interfaces for other components as standard.
Increase your productivity
Navigation made perfect: high-precision, deterministic, reliable. A straightforward targeted integration phase enables the motion planning software
to simplify the parameterization effort for different types of vehicles.
Compatible with a wide range of software and hardware applications
Integrate the ROKIT Navigator into existing standards ‒ with no need foradapters or additional interfaces. The component is compatible with
VDA 5050 interface-enabled fleet management systems and takes into
account your current on-premises safety requirements.

▶ Obstacle avoidance andnavigation in cramped spaces▶ Transparent driving behavior▶ Efficient algorithm

EASY TO INTEGRATE▶ Fast and easy integration –no expert knowledge required▶ Observance of general safetyconditions▶ Fast adaptation to different
kinematics▶ VDA 5050-compatible▶ Open interfaces
Have we sparked your interest?
Discover the ROKIT Navigator at www.boschrexroth.com/rokit-navigator or contact us at
robotics@boschrexroth.de.

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Technical Data | Rexroth ROKIT Motor

Rexroth ROKIT MotorYour 6-in-1 Wheel Drive Module

REDUCE YOURDEVELOPMENT EFFORT▶ Reduces the workload of
The ROKIT Motor by Bosch Rexroth is a complete, highly integrated andready-to-use wheel drive module for mobile robots, like differential-driven
vehicles for payloads of up to one ton. The module, consisting of wheel,
planetary gear box, safety and parking brake, motor, safety encoder andmotion controller, significantly reduces the workload in procurement
processes as well as in development, production and maintenance – thus
ensuring efficient operation and a focus on the features that differentiate
you from others.
Highly integrated into your vehicle
The high-quality individual components are coordinated with each other andproven in many application areas. Integrated functional safety is ensured.
Specifically designed for mobile robots
The ROKIT Motor is tailored to the performance profile of AGVs and AMRs
and comes with proven Bosch Rexroth quality and technology. All components offer optimum robustness for your mobile robots.

development, production
and maintenance▶ Small installation space▶ Integrated functional safety▶ Single-source solution▶ Reduced complexity saves time

FOR YOUR MOBILE ROBOTS▶ High quality: Rexroth –Drive & Control proven▶ Specially designed for mobileapplications▶ Easy applicability

ROKIT Motor Technical DataGeneral
IP protection classLifetime
Safety standard
Power supply voltage
Temperature range
PayloadVibration resistantShock resistant
Wheel
Wheel diameter
Nominal drive speed
Nominal torque
Peak torque
Nominal power
Peak power
Material
Gear box
TypeSafety and parking brake
Wheel holding torque
Active at STO (safe torque off)
MotorType
Encoder
Integrated safety
Positioning accuracy wheel
Motion controller
Safe torque off
EtherCatROS2 interface

Specification
IP64
95,000 km
ISO 13849 PL dNominal 48 VDC (range 36 ... 60 VDC)
0 to 50 °C
500 kgAccording to DIN EN 60068 						According to DIN EN 60068
Specification
200 mm
2 m/s
30 Nm
70 Nm
800 W
1,000 WVulkollan 92 Shore A
Specification
Planetary
Specification
100 NmYesSpecification
PMSM, brushlessSpecificationYes
50 arcmin
Specification
SIL3 and PLd over FSoE
EtherCat with FSoE, CoE with DS402 profileYes▶ ROS2 driver supplied
Have we sparked your interest?
Discover the ROKIT Motor at www.boschrexroth.com/rokit-motor or contact us at
robotics@boschrexroth.de.

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