Wheeltec R550 PLUS Auto ROS Top Config AKM Robot with Auto Charging
📦 Location of the warehouse: China
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Wheeltec R550 PLUS Auto ROS Top Config AKM Robot with Auto Charging
Step into the future of autonomous technology with our robust, industrial-grade outdoor platform. Designed specifically for advanced research, comprehensive education, and rapid prototyping, this system seamlessly integrates ROS and Autoware. Equipped with high-precision RTK localization and a C16 3D LiDAR, it delivers unparalleled capabilities for perception, mapping, planning, and control, ensuring reliable navigation in complex outdoor environments.
Model Overview
- Product Name: Outdoor Autonomous Driving Robot Platform with ROS and Autoware Navigation System
- Model: High-Precision ROS Autonomous Mobile Chassis with C16 LiDAR and RTK Positioning
- Main Controller: Industrial Edge Computer / NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX / Orin NX / RDK X5 (optional Raspberry Pi 5 version)
- Operating System: Ubuntu Linux pre-installed with ROS1/ROS2, Autoware AI modules, and SLAM toolchains
- Control Framework: ROS middleware integrated with Autoware for perception, planning, and control
- Drive System: Ackermann steering four-wheel chassis with DC drive motors and encoder feedback
- Perception Sensors: Integrated C16 3D LiDAR with 360° horizontal FOV for dense point clouds and obstacle recognition
- Positioning System: GNSS RTK + IMU fusion for centimeter-level outdoor localization
- Power System: 24 V DC battery pack with BMS protection and quick-charge interface
- Communication Interfaces: USB / CAN / Ethernet / Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth (optional 4G/5G modem upgrade)
- Construction and Protection: CNC-machined aluminum frame, industrial shock absorption, IP65 waterproof rating
- Dimensions and Payload: Customizable size (standard base length ≈ 70–80 cm), load capacity up to 30 kg
- Speed and Control: Max speed ≈ 2.5 m/s, supports auto cruise and manual remote operation
- Programming Languages: Python / C++ for ROS nodes and Autoware integration
- Certifications: CE / RoHS / Research Export Compliant
Unleash Advanced Autonomy
- Outdoor-Ready ROS Platform: Tailored for realistic autonomous driving experiments and sophisticated navigation tasks utilizing both ROS and Autoware frameworks.
- Precision 3D LiDAR: The C16 high-precision 3D LiDAR offers comprehensive 360° environment scanning, crucial for accurate obstacle detection, real-time SLAM, and advanced terrain recognition.
- Centimeter-Accurate Localization: GNSS RTK + IMU fusion ensures centimeter-level localization accuracy, delivering robust path tracking and reliable positioning in dynamic outdoor scenarios.
- Seamless Autoware Integration: Full support for Autoware's perception, localization, and path planning modules, providing a complete ecosystem for cutting-edge autonomous driving algorithm development.
- Automotive-Grade Kinematics: Features an Ackermann steering chassis, designed with automotive-grade kinematic structure, making it ideal for trajectory tracking and precise path control research.
- Industrial-Strength Durability: Boasts an IP65-rated metal chassis, engineered for industrial-grade shock absorption and waterproofing, ensuring reliability for outdoor research, field tests, and all-weather deployments.
- Flexible Sensor Expansion: Supports a wide array of sensor modules including LiDAR, GNSS, vision systems, ultrasonic sensors, and 4G/5G communication, allowing for customized AI and SLAM configurations.
- Ideal for Academic & Industrial Innovation: An indispensable tool for universities, autonomous vehicle labs, and robotics research centers focused on developing next-generation navigation and mapping solutions.
Sophisticated Navigation & Mapping
- Real-time Environment Understanding: Supports advanced LIO-SLAM and Cartographer algorithms for real-time environment mapping, ensuring dynamic loop-closure optimization and accurate spatial awareness.
- Optimized Path Generation: Leverages Autoware's advanced planning algorithms for intelligent behavior planning, efficient trajectory generation, and optimal path optimization in complex environments.
- Robust Autonomy Pipelines: Features highly optimized localization and obstacle avoidance pipelines, specifically designed for dependable performance in demanding outdoor scenarios.
Diverse Applications
- Outdoor AI navigation research and autonomous waypoint following.
- LiDAR-based mapping, high-fidelity dataset collection, and rigorous SLAM benchmarking.
- Advanced autonomous vehicle education and realistic driverless testing simulations.
- Industrial inspection tasks and rapid field robotics prototyping.
Technical Specifications
| Main Controller | Industrial Edge Computer / NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX / Orin NX / RDK X5 (optional Raspberry Pi 5 version) |
| Operating System | Ubuntu Linux with ROS1/ROS2, Autoware AI modules, and SLAM toolchains pre-installed |
| Control Framework | ROS middleware integrated with Autoware for perception, planning, and control |
| Drive System | Ackermann steering four-wheel chassis, DC drive motors, encoder feedback |
| Mapping and Navigation | LIO-SLAM, Cartographer, Autoware planning algorithms |
| Perception Sensors | C16 3D LiDAR, 360° horizontal FOV, dense point cloud generation |
| Positioning System | GNSS RTK + IMU fusion for centimeter-level localization |
| Power System | 24 V DC battery pack, BMS protection, quick-charge interface |
| Communication Interfaces | USB / CAN / Ethernet / Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth (optional 4G/5G modem upgrade) |
| Construction and Protection | CNC-machined aluminum frame, industrial shock absorption, IP65 waterproof |
| Dimensions and Payload | Customizable, standard base length ≈ 70–80 cm, payload up to 30 kg |
| Speed and Performance | Max speed ≈ 2.5 m/s, supports auto cruise and manual remote operation |
| Programming Languages | Python, C++ for ROS nodes and Autoware development |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS, Research Export Compliant |
Empower Your Autonomous Projects
- Develop and demonstrate end-to-end autonomous driving systems using Autoware's comprehensive perception, planning, and control capabilities.
- Create high-accuracy outdoor maps utilizing LiDAR-IMU fusion combined with RTK-referenced localization for unparalleled precision.
- Build custom AI pipelines for sophisticated object detection, tracking, and semantic understanding in real-world scenarios.
- Establish cutting-edge educational labs focusing on vehicle kinematics, rigorous SLAM benchmarking, and advanced ROS-based autonomy solutions.
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Effective Date: September 16th, 2025
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