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The 17" Toshiba Qosmio X70 laptop is used to control the iCub robot. | The 17" Toshiba Qosmio X70 laptop is used to control the iCub robot. | ||
[[File:Qosmio-x70-intro.png|frame|right|caption|Toshiba Qosmio X70 iCub laptop.]] | |||
''Note: this laptop replaces [[Chico3]], which was used during 2009-2014.'' | ''Note: this laptop replaces [[Chico3]], which was used during 2009-2014.'' | ||
Revision as of 14:34, 17 November 2014
The 17" Toshiba Qosmio X70 laptop is used to control the iCub robot.
Note: this laptop replaces Chico3, which was used during 2009-2014.
Specifications
- processor: 4 x i7-4700MQ @ 2.40-3.40 GHz
- memory: 32GB
- graphics card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770M with CUDA and 3072MB of memory; onboard card HD 4600
Setup
Ubuntu LTS Desktop, 64-bit. Computer name: icub-laptop.
Operating system installation
In the Windows 8 preferences, configure the power button to really turn off the machine (as opposed to suspend). In the BIOS, activate CSM instead of UEFI. Now it is possible to boot from a Linux DVD.