Bveeta Mini - ROS Mobile Robot

Note: This is a self-assembled robot kit. Users must assemble the robot according to the provided hardcopy user manual. The user manual consists of a comprehensive assembly process and tutorial for a quick start.

The Bveeta Mini is a ROS educational mobile robot created in 2021. It is a two-wheeled mobile robot that can be programmed using programming languages like Python and C. The Bveeta Mini is designed to teach users how to use ROS through its platform and to teach computer programming.

The Bveeta Mini was developed by Bizbot Technology, a start-up tech company from Malaysia with over 16 years of experience in developing mobile robot platforms for education and research. Bizbot Technology has extensive experience in electronics control, programming, and mechanical design of mobile robot platforms.

With the increasing demand for open-source platforms, the Bveeta Mini has evolved its technology to meet market needs. In the research arena, the Bveeta Mini assists many researchers in accelerating their product design by serving as an off-the-shelf product example ready for deployment.

• Suitable for beginners with zero programming knowledge
• Complete hardware kits and comes with comprehensive guide
• Suitable to use for competitions

Specifications:

• Processor: Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer with Ubuntu and ROS Melodic
• Electronic Controller: Arduino Preloaded with ROSware for Smart Dual Drive (SDD)
• Sensor: 360 Degree Single Channel Lidar
  • Min Distance: 0.1m
  • Max Distance: 8m
• Drive System:
  • Motor Driver Dual Channel (2Amp)
  • 2WD Skid Steer Drive
• Encoder Resolution: 2000 ppr (measured)
• Vision Camera: USB Webcam 
• Mechanical:
  • Casing Metal Powder Coated
  • Mounting Plate, Stand-off, Wheels, Geared Motor
• Payload: 3.8kg.cm
• Max Speed: 0.7m/sec (approx)
• Battery:
  • 12V Rechargeable
  • 2.5 Hours Continuous Operation
• Odom: Encoder with PID-tuned
• Slam Sample Code:
  • Hector
  • Gmapping
• Navigation Sample Code:
  • Base Local Planner
  • DWA Local Planner
• Global Planner (configurable): Default navROS Global Planner

• 1 x Arduino Mega 2560 controller with smart drive duo driver dedicated for Bveeta mini
• 1 x Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB RAM) single board computer with SD card pre-loaded with Bveeta image
• 1 x 2D Laser scanner
• 1 x Rigid aluminum plate platform with powder-coated
• 2 x DC motors with encoders
• 1 x Rechargeable battery

• Wiki page