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LiDAR-equipped Learning Trolley Robot Light Rover: ROS 2 Support Version Upgraded

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Vstone Co., Ltd. has updated and released for free the ROS 2 compatible documents and samples for its LiDAR-equipped desktop learning trolley robot, "Light Rover," to the latest LTS version. This robot, equipped with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and LiDAR, is used for learning SLAM and autonomous navigation in a ROS 2 environment (Ubuntu MATE 24.04, ROS2 Jazzy). The price is 66,000 JPY (tax included).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main purpose and typical usage of the Light Rover robot?
A: The Light Rover is widely used as a learning material and development platform for trolley robot control in schools and companies for education, training, and research.
Q: What hardware components are included in the desktop trolley robot Light Rover?
A: The Light Rover is a small two-wheeled trolley robot equipped with high-performance LiDAR (LRF), a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB RAM), and a newly developed motor control board VS-WRC201.
Q: What software operating environment and packages are required or provided for the updated version?
A: The operating environment requires Ubuntu MATE 24.04 and ROS2 Jazzy, and sample programs include gamepad operation, SLAM (slam-toolbox), and Nav2 autonomous navigation.
Q: How can the Light Rover robot be powered for stable ROS 2 operation?
A: Power can be supplied via 4x AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or commercial mobile batteries, but stable ROS 2 operation requires power from the Raspberry Pi 4's USB Type-C terminal.
Q: What is the price of the product and where can it be purchased?
A: The product is sold on the Vstone Robot Shop for 66,000 JPY, which includes a ten percent tax.