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TurtleBot 3 Waffle Pi

ROBOTIS's Raspberry Pi-based ROS reference mobile platform with enhanced payload

Overview

This mobile robot serves as a larger ROS reference platform, powered by a Raspberry Pi 4. It includes two powerful DYNAMIXEL actuators, a 360-degree LiDAR, and a Raspberry Pi camera module. The robust design offers significant payload capacity for diverse experimental setups.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Paid Deployment
Height
281 x 306 x 141 mm (L x W x H)
Locomotion
Two-wheel differential drive, 2x DYNAMIXEL XM430-W210 actuators
Max Speed
0.26 m/s translational (1.82 rad/s rotational)
Payload Capacity
30 kg maximum payload
ROS Compatible
No
Runtime
2 h operating time (Li-Po 11.1 V 1800 mAh / 19.98 Wh; 2 h 30 m charge)
Sensors
360-degree LDS-02 laser distance sensor (LiDAR); Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2.1; 3-axis gyroscope + 3-axis accelerometer IMU
Weight
1.8 kg (incl. SBC, battery, sensors)
Compute
Raspberry Pi 4 SBC (2 GB or 4 GB bundle) + OpenCR1.0 control board (32-bit ARM Cortex-M7, 216 MHz)

Where it performs

  • Robust actuators and chassis support a substantial 30 kg payload.
  • Raspberry Pi 4 compute provides ample processing for onboard tasks.
  • Comprehensive sensor suite includes LiDAR and a camera for perception.

What to check before buying

  • This model is not ROS-compatible, limiting its integration potential.
  • Translational speed of 0.26 m/s can restrict faster navigation requirements.
  • Operating time of two hours requires planned recharging cycles.

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