🤖 R550 ROS2 Educational Robot – Empowering Hands-On Robotics Learning
The Wheeltec R550 4WD Bot is a high-performance ROS2 educational robot built for learners at all levels. Powered by the Raspberry Pi 5 (RPi5) and equipped with the M10P LiDAR, depth camera, RGB camera, and voice interaction module, it offers a robust open-source platform for immersive robotics education and experimentation 🎯.
🧠 Designed for Learning
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Offers multiple base configurations to suit diverse teaching scenarios
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Includes source-level visual tutorials (non-deep learning) for structured learning paths 📚
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Equipped with advanced LiDAR and environmental sensors for rich perception capabilities 🌐
🚀 Supports Advanced Applications
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🗺️ SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
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🧠 Deep learning
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👁️ 3D vision
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🤖 Multi-robot coordination
🛠️ Flexible & Expandable
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Provides technical support tailored for educational use
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Customizable in small batches to meet specific classroom or lab needs 🧩
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Fully open-source kit with ROS1/ROS2 compatibility, STM32 integration, and modular hardware for easy expansion
Parameters
| Version | Ackermann / Chusu Edition | Mecanum Wheel Edition | Omni Wheel Edition | Tracked Vehicle Edition | Four-Wheel Drive Edition |
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| Drive System | Differential motor drive, supports flexible forward/reverse and turning | Four-wheel differential drive for omnidirectional movement | Four-wheel differential drive for omnidirectional movement | Tracked drive for omnidirectional movement | Four-wheel differential drive for omnidirectional movement |
| Wheels | Front: 65 mm rubber wheels; 60mmRear: metal tracks | 75 mm metal Mecanum wheels | 60 mm metal omni wheels | Metal tracks | 65 mm rubber wheels |
| Tires | S20F rubber digital tires | None | None | None | None |
| Robot Weight | 1.8 kg | 2.9 kg | 2.18 kg | 2.54 kg | 2.68 kg |
| Max Load Capacity | 3 kg | 6 kg | 3 kg | 4 kg | 6 kg |
Radar
| Specification | Rayshen N10P | Rayshen N10P |
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| Measurement Radius | 25 m | 30 m |
| Scan Frequency | Adjustable 6–12 Hz | Fixed 12 Hz |
| Sampling Rate | 5,400 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Output Data | Angle, Distance, Intensity | Angle, Distance, Intensity |
| Angular Resolution | Adjustable 0.4°–0.8° | 0.22° |
| Light Intensity Tolerance | 60 kLux (Outdoor capable) | 100 kLux (Outdoor capable) |
| Interface Type | Serial Port | Serial Port |
| Motor Type | Brushless Motor | Brushless Motor |
| 360° Scanning Support | Supported | Supported |
| LiDAR Principle | TOF | TOF |