BeetleBot - ROS2 Autonomous Mobile Robot

BeetleBot is a professional-grade autonomous mobile robot built on ROS2 Jazzy, designed for university robotics labs, research institutes, and algorithm development teams. Unlike hobby platforms, BeetleBot uses an aluminium chassis, metal gear motors, a dedicated STM32F405 real-time motor controller, and a complete Nav2 navigation stack. It arrives pre-installed and ready to deploy.

Deployed in university robotics labs across India. Comparable in capability to Clearpath Husky and AgileX Scout at a fraction of the cost. Available for worldwide shipping.

What BeetleBot Can Do

• Autonomous navigation with obstacle avoidance (ROS2 Nav2)
• SLAM mapping to build maps of any indoor or outdoor environment
• Manual joystick teleoperation
• 360° LiDAR scanning (RPLiDAR C1, 12m range)
• IMU and encoder sensor fusion via Extended Kalman Filter
• Camera-based perception (5MP Pi Camera)
• Gazebo simulation support (URDF and SDF models included)
• Multi-machine ROS2 over WiFi, controllable from any laptop on the network

Specifications

• Dimensions: 375mm x 360mm x 245mm
• Weight: 2.2 kg (with battery)
• Drive: 4-Wheel Skid-Steer
• Max Speed: 1.0 m/s
• Payload: 1 kg
• Battery: 3S Li-Ion 11.1V 10Ah, 5 to 6 hour runtime
• Compute: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
• Motor Controller: STM32F405 at 168 MHz (FreeRTOS, 20Hz PID)
• LiDAR: RPLiDAR C1, 360°, 12m range, 10Hz
• IMU: LSM6DSRTR, 6-axis, 100Hz
• Encoders: 3600 ticks/revolution per wheel
• Camera: Raspberry Pi Camera V1.3, 5MP
• Communication: WiFi 6 (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, UART
• OS: Ubuntu 24.04 with ROS2 Jazzy, pre-installed and pre-configured
• Ground Clearance: 16.3 cm
• Operating Temperature: 15 to 40°C

What's in the Box

• BeetleBot robot, fully assembled and tested
• 3S Li-Ion Battery (11.1V 10Ah) with BMS, pre-installed
• 12V 2A Smart Charger
• Wireless Controller (Cosmic Byte Nexus) with USB RF dongle
• RPLiDAR C1, pre-mounted
• Raspberry Pi Camera V1.3, pre-installed
• Optional Depth Camera Mount (metal bracket, in box)
• Rugged transport case
• WiFi antenna
• Charging cable and USB cables
• Documentation QR code linking to full online manual

Software and Documentation

Full documentation available at docs.veerobot.com, covering hardware setup, ROS2 communication, SLAM mapping, sensor fusion, autonomous navigation, and Nav2 tuning. Source code available on GitHub.

Worldwide Shipping

BeetleBot ships worldwide via DHL and FedEx with full export documentation. Universities and research institutions are welcome to contact us for institutional pricing and bulk orders.