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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.
Recently came across these guys https://www.waveshare.com/ugv02.htm
Haven’t gotten a hand on it though…
Edit: There appears to be quite extensive ROS 2 support GitHub - waveshareteam/ugv_ws
Thanks!
What do you say about lite3 (from deep robotics), I am cheacking unitree Go2 vs deep robotics Lite3 and for now I think there are more ROS 2 materials for the Go2
Hi, our team is developing a brand new consumer-grade modular home robot platform and is also exploring whether to provide it to developers. It can integrate modules from various developers to solve household chores for consumers. Are you interested?
I would be! @Jun_Long
Hello, thank you very much for sharing this exciting project! We always maintain a high level of attention to innovation in the field of modular home robots, especially open platforms that can integrate multiple developer ecosystems. In order to better understand the possibility of cooperation, could you please share more details?
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Hi, our team is developing a brand new consumer-grade modular home robot platform and is also exploring whether to provide it to developers. It can integrate modules from various developers to solve household chores for consumers. Are you interested?
Our hardware platform already has a basic prototype, and the developer co-creation plan is still in preparation. We hope to create such an ecosystem together with everyone.
Yes, I am interested
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Our hardware platform already has a basic prototype, and the developer co-creation plan is still in preparation. We hope to create such an ecosystem together with everyone.
What can I do?
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Our hardware platform already has a basic prototype, and the developer co-creation plan is still in preparation. We hope to create such an ecosystem together with everyone.
My email is jason3187300951@gmail.com, we can contact each other via email and discuss how to carry out the plan.
Hi Chfritz,
Thank you so much for your interest in our Robotin R2 and our consumer-grade modular home robot platform! We’re excited about the potential for developers to contribute to this new ecosystem.
The Robotin R2 is not just a robot that supports carpet washing and deep vacuuming; it’s a platform designed to evolve. In addition to these existing modules, it has the capability to expand with new modules developed by you — such as an autonomous arm module for household tasks like organizing or storage. This is just the beginning!
We are building an open ecosystem for developers to collaborate and innovate together, with the goal of creating a world where “Robot In, Chores Out”. Our vision is to build a VLA (Versatile Living Assistant)** for the future — and we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey.
You can learn more about Robotin R2 and join our pre-launch here: https://pre-launch.robotin.com
Also, feel free to check out our upcoming Kickstarter campaign for more details: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robotin/robotin-r2-worlds-first-robot-carpet-cleaner?ref=discovery&term=robotin&total_hits=1072&category_id=52
We look forward to collaborating with you and other developers as we create the future of household robotics!
Hi Steve,
Thank you so much for your interest in our Robotin R2 and our consumer-grade modular home robot platform! We’re excited about the potential for developers to contribute to this new ecosystem.
The Robotin R2 is not just a robot that supports carpet washing and deep vacuuming; it’s a platform designed to evolve. In addition to these existing modules, it has the capability to expand with new modules developed by you — such as an autonomous arm module for household tasks like organizing or storage. This is just the beginning!
We are building an open ecosystem for developers to collaborate and innovate together, with the goal of creating a world where “Robot In, Chores Out”. Our vision is to build a VLA (Versatile Living Assistant)** for the future — and we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey.
You can learn more about Robotin R2 and join our pre-launch here: https://pre-launch.robotin.com
Also, feel free to check out our upcoming Kickstarter campaign for more details: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robotin/robotin-r2-worlds-first-robot-carpet-cleaner?ref=discovery&term=robotin&total_hits=1072&category_id=52
We look forward to collaborating with you and other developers as we create the future of household robotics!
