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I’m looking to buy two robotic platforms to develop algorithms and make demos. I prefer not to use robotic arms.
The robots should move outdoors and indoors, and they are sold by companies that can support them if there is an HW issue. One last point is that the integration should be easy.
I have already seen Clearpath, Unitree, Pal, and Robotnik. Do you have any more suggestions?
I can recommend the Agile-X Scout Mini as a small, fast, and affordable wheeled platform.
However, their support is non-existent, and I do NOT recommend the larger Scout as it has some weird firmware choices, such as a limit on the deceleration, which makes control more complicated than it would need to be (though this was years ago so they might have fixed that).
The Scout Mini is a major improvement there.
The only weird choice is that if you install a remote e-stop (which you can connect to their board to actually shut off the motors) triggering the remote-estop would shut off power to the payload.
BUT they do have an additional cable from the battery, which you can steal to bridge the power.
So in our case, that worked out fine.
It’s not IP rated, though.
Consider OPDK. Well supported by Nvidia. $4,500 out-of-the-box kit.
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Why not just pick a basic chassis and use a Raspberry Pi 5 as the main host and a couple of arduinos as controllers for your motors, sensors etc.?
Even adding a few high-current motors and motor controllers will not cost you the same amount as these pricey robotics platforms.
I have spent more time fighting these platforms just so that I can customize some aspect of its hardware or software than I would need to build my own platform.
I have for sale a comprehensive set of robot parts, ideal for your DIY projects or for building a robot. All parts are in good condition and have been carefully maintained. The total value of the set is 2340 €. Individual components can also be sold separately on request.
Total price: 2340 € = 2550 $
@Tzviki_Horowitz There are several reasons to consider using underwater robots or autonomous boats. I believe you can gain valuable experience and learn a lot of new things through this technology. Check out Blurobotics, which integrates the latest advancements in this type of environment. You can also learn about ArduPilot, an open-source software for controlling your vehicles. I highly recommend it! It is super easy to integrate with ROS 2 and GazeboSim!!!
I’m slowly compiling a list for a personal project. Here are most of them by companies and platforms I haven’t seen mentioned.
Capra Robotics
Ficitonlab
Is there more you might be able to share in terms of needed specifications? Payload and runtime will be you’re most important specs.
Thanks Xavier ( @Raivias ) for the mention.
@Tzviki_Horowitz sure will recommend Leo Rover. I’m a founder of fictionlab, so if you have any questions, here to help. We used them literally everywhere, from artificial Mars and Moon terrain, and aluminum smelting plants, to classrooms.
Regarding the HW - it’s pretty simple and totally repairable. Out of 600 of them produced we’ve only had like 3 guarantee repairs in shop, the rest was done by the users with us sending the parts needed - proves the point.
