ROBOTIS · Autonomous mobile robots
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.