- Waveshare UGV Rover ROS 2 Open-Source 6 Wheels 4WD AI Robot for Jetson Orin Series Board
- Feature-rich 6-wheel, 4WD AI robot platform
- Integrates dual-controller for precise ops
- Supports ROS 2 with open-source resources
- Enables gesture and face recognition
- Utilizes ESP-NOW for seamless communication
The Waveshare UGV Rover ROS 2 Open-Source 6 Wheels 4WD AI Robot for Jetson Orin Series Board is an advanced robotic platform designed for exploration and innovation in the field of intelligent technology. This robot is equipped with a dual-controller system that combines the high-level AI capabilities of the Jetson Orin series computer with the efficient motion control of the ESP32 sub-controller. This configuration ensures precise and smooth operations, making it suitable for complex strategies and functions.
The robot features a 6-wheel, 4WD design, providing a stable platform with enhanced traction for navigating various terrains and obstacles. It is equipped with a 360° flexible omnidirectional pan-tilt system, which includes a 5MP wide-angle camera, enabling comprehensive environmental monitoring and interaction. The robot supports high-frame rate real-time video transmission and multiple AI computer vision functions, making it an ideal platform for implementing creative ideas.
This open-source platform supports ROS 2 development resources, allowing users to engage in mapping and navigation tasks using various ROS 2 mapping methods, including Gmapping, Cartographer, and RTAB-Map. The robot also supports natural language interaction, enabling users to issue commands for tasks such as moving and mapping. Additionally, it offers a web console tool for cross-platform operation, allowing control via browsers on mobile devices without the need for additional software installation.
The UGV Rover is equipped with advanced features such as gesture recognition using MediaPipe, face detection, and intelligent object recognition, enhancing its interactive capabilities. It also supports vision line tracking for autonomous driving, providing users with insights into basic autonomous driving algorithms. The robot's design includes high-brightness LED lights for low-light conditions and a tactical extension capability with a high-torque bus servo.
For developers, the platform offers extensive tutorial resources and open-source demos, facilitating learning and secondary development. It supports Gazebo simulation debugging, enabling system verification and testing during early development stages. The robot's communication capabilities are enhanced by ESP-NOW wireless communication, allowing multi-device collaboration with low-latency communication.
The UGV Rover is designed for ease of use, with a cross-platform web application for remote control and a gamepad for flexible operation. It supports real-time video transmission via WebRTC and offers the ability to install a smartphone holder for additional functionality. The platform is equipped with an OLED display for real-time information and supports external battery expansion for extended operation. Its high-efficiency active cooling system ensures reliable performance during intensive tasks.
