Wheeltec AKM RPi5 8GB M10P ROS2 3-Robot Open Source Kit

This multi-robot formation kit is a modular, open-source platform tailored for robotics education, AI research, and algorithm development. It supports ROS2 cluster control, enabling coordinated multi-vehicle operations with real-time communication and autonomous navigation.

Highlights

• Three-Robot Formation: Includes 3 compact robots with Ackermann steering chassis (AKM), simulating realistic vehicle dynamics for autonomous driving and path planning research.

• Main Controller: Each robot is equipped with a Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB), powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 processor, ideal for running complex ROS2 nodes and multi-agent coordination.

• LiDAR Sensor: Integrated Leishen M10P laser radar provides 360 scanning at up to 12Hz, with a maximum range of 30 meters, enabling SLAM mapping and obstacle detection.

• ROS2 Cluster Architecture: Supports distributed control, formation algorithms, and real-time data exchange between robots.

• Open-Source Ready: Includes ROS2 source code, configuration files, and algorithm libraries for formation control, target guidance, and cross-traffic coordination.

Applications

• Multi-robot formation and coordination experiments

• SLAM-based autonomous navigation

• Robotics curriculum and lab training

• AI algorithm testing and swarm robotics research