AgileX Robotics · Autonomous mobile robots
Scout Mini
Compact, agile four-wheel-drive platform for robotics research and development.
Overview
This compact unmanned ground vehicle offers flexible locomotion with independent four-wheel servo drive and suspension. It supports open-source development through an exposed SDK and ROS compatibility, making it suitable for autonomy research. The platform facilitates experimentation with SLAM and navigation systems.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Paid Deployment
- Communication
- CAN
- Height
- 245 mm
- IP Rating
- IP22
- Locomotion
- Wheeled
- Max Speed
- 2.78 m/s (10 km/h, current maker page; manual high-speed mode lists 3.0 m/s)
- Payload Capacity
- 10 kg rated / 20 kg max
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- Runtime
- 3 h (manufacturer-stated runtime, no load)
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Weight
- 23 kg (kerb weight)
Where it performs
- Open SDK and ROS support enable extensive customisation.
- Dual wheel options offer versatile movement capabilities.
- Robust independent suspension handles varied terrain effectively.
What to check before buying
- IP22 rating limits outdoor or wet environment deployment.
- Runtime of three hours requires careful power management planning.
- Payload capacity of 10kg may restrict heavier sensor configurations.