Research or teaching task
Define the motion, navigation or upper-module functions you need to investigate, then separate platform capabilities from the software you plan to develop.
RESEARCH & EDUCATION
Mobile Robot Platforms for Research & Education
Platform selection for universities and laboratories. Define your experiment, motion control, upper modules and interfaces before choosing a model and delivery version. Academic pricing and eligibility are covered separately in the academic program.
Match Your Experiment to the Platform
Upper modules & experiment layout
Review equipment weight, center of gravity, mounting dimensions, power and emergency-stop access. C500 and the 50 kg C600 differ in integration space.
Software & delivery version
Confirm your host, ROS distribution, control and feedback interfaces, and the algorithms and sensors needed for the standard or embedded-only version.
Differential-drive and four-wheel steering platforms address different motion and integration requirements. Integrate your navigation or intelligence through agreed interfaces; included localization, navigation and obstacle-avoidance algorithms do not imply access to algorithm source code.
Compare the Available Platforms
| Specification | SR-X700 | SR-C400 | SR-C500 | SR-C600 | SR-C800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion | 4WD / 4WS | Differential drive | Differential drive | Differential drive | Differential drive |
| Dimensions | 700 × 600 × 300 mm | 400 × 400 × 260 mm | 500 × 500 × 310 mm | 600 × 450 × 260 mm | 800 × 550 × 260 mm |
| Payload | 150 kg | 20 kg | 50 kg | 50 kg / 150 kg (configuration options) | 150 kg |
| Platform weight | 50 kg | 30 kg | 35 kg | Approx. 45 kg (50 kg version) / 55 kg (150 kg version) | 70 kg |
| Maximum speed | 1.4 m/s | 0.5 m/s | 0.8 m/s | 0.8 m/s | 0.8 m/s |
| Battery | 48 V / 52 Ah | 24 V / 10 Ah | 24 V / 20 Ah | 24 V / 20 Ah or 30 Ah (options) | 24 V / 30 Ah |
| Hardware drivers | ROS 1 / ROS 2 · TCP/IP | ROS 1 / ROS 2 · TCP/IP | ROS 1 / ROS 2 · TCP/IP | ROS 1 / ROS 2 · TCP/IP | ROS 1 / ROS 2 · TCP/IP |
| Platform versions | Standard / embedded-only | Standard / embedded-only | Standard / embedded-only | Standard / embedded-only | Standard / embedded-only |
SR-X700 lists rated payload; SR-C values describe listed configurations. Confirm load distribution, mounting and environment. Both SR-C600 payload versions have a maximum navigation speed of 0.8 m/s.
Need an Academic Quotation?
Universities, labs, research groups and teaching teams worldwide may apply for all five platforms, from 1 unit. Quotations follow review; confirm pricing, configuration, delivery and additional support against your requirements.
Review Eligibility & Request Academic Pricing