Explore the MiRo-E robot
The latest version of MiRo-E is here! The result of a unique combination of mechanical engineering and software, MiRo-E is a character made up of a huge range of sensors, motors, and software controlled by a revolutionary brain-based control system.
Building on knowledge from our MiRo-B, which is being used by researchers and developers in Universities around the World, we have completely re-engineered MiRo’s mechatronics and software to create an ideal companion that has been evolved for education.
Our CTO Dr Ben Mitchinson with some early MiRo’s in our lab
MiRo-E’s Main Features
BEST FOR
Universities (teaching and numerous Research areas), Primary & Secondary Schools, Hospitals, Developers, Nursing Homes, and Research Labs
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1 MiRo-E robot, 1 internationally adaptable charger, 1 battery pack, protective travel case, full MDK and API, and a maintenance kit
CORE
Universally acknowledged Raspberry Pi 3B+ running a Quad-core 1.4 GHz, 1 GB RAM, and Raspbian, ROS ready
SENSORS
2 720p HD cameras, 28 capacitive touch sensors, position sensors, detection sensors, 4 microphones.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
MDK; C++ and Python, through our cloud-based interface MiRoCODE; Blockly and Python
EDUCATIONAL VALUE
Computer Science, SEN, Pastoral Care, Multi-disciplinary teaching, Robotics, Extra-curriculars
CONNECTED
Mobile robot connected through BlueTooth and WiFi with an accompanying MiRoAPP
FLEXIBILITY
Fully programmable with numerous USB expansion ports for customisation
TRAINING
Available from many of our exceptional partners
WARRANTY
1-year warranty and technical support access
So what’s inside?
MiRo-E has been built on years of technical research and multiple MiRo iterations! MiRo-E is jam-packed with a wide range of sensors, significant degrees of freedom of which many provide MiRo-E’s excellent expressive communication abilities. A Raspberry Pi 3B+ core provides a familiar and versatile base for coders of all ages!
Works out of the box,
easy to setup and repair
MiRo lets you focus on the task at hand!
MiRo-E has been pre-assembled and is ready to go! Setup is simple: just connect the batteries, that's it. Check out our Welcome page.
We’ve designed MiRo-E to be repairable by the end-user, as far as possible. This means no more costly repairs or lengthy time lags waiting for your robot to be repaired in another continent when things go wrong. And if any issues do pop up, we have a top-notch support team who aim to answer any questions as painlessly as possible.
What’s included in each MiRo-E box:
One MiRo-E (white and grey with red leather collar)
1 Battery pack and one charger with international mains cables
Fully protected MiRo carry case
Self-servicing kit with spare components and tools
Detailed user documentation
Full MDK and API
Access to MiRoCODE and the MiRoAPP
Specialised online and telephone support
1-year warranty
Entertaining and emotionally engaging
MiRo-E has 6 senses for natural behaviour and interactions
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Moving
MiRo-E has 11 degrees of freedom and an animal-like shape that allow MiRo to move and engage with the world. MiRo’s range of neck and head movements allow incredible connection with users including eye contact.
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Feeling
There are numerous touch sensors over MiRo’s head and body, as well as sonar, light and cliff sensors, which allow MiRo to observe and perceive the environment and interact with the humans (and animals) within it.
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Thinking
MiRo’s animal-like behaviour has been developed over years of research into biomimetic robot behaviour, and its brain-based controller yields a brilliant organic thought process behind each action/response providing natural interactions.
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Observing
MiRo-E is equipped with two cameras that observe the environment in high resolution, helping him to detect and recognize faces, shapes, and objects in real-time.
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Speaking
With a charming speech pattern made by simulating mammalian vocal cords, MiRo-E uses a loudspeaker to communicate its emotions to the world.
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Hearing
MiRo-E has 2 directional microphones in each ear (which rotate similar to rabbits) so that MiRo can respond to any noise such as speech or clapping in a natural manner. For help localising sound, MiRo’s tail also contains a third microphone!
Still have technical questions?
If you own a MiRo and are experiencing any technical difficulties or want assistance on achieving a certain programming or hardware objective then please contact our support line directly.