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PadBot E0a ROS Teaching Robot
Entry-level open-source ROS teaching robot with 2D lidar mapping, a 3D depth camera and voice control.
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- ≥12 m2D lidar measuring radius
- 0.6–8 mDepth camera range
- 4.5 kgNet weight
E0a
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What the E0a does
The E0a is a compact, open-source ROS platform for teaching robot programming, laboratory research and robot competitions at universities, research groups and AI laboratories. It carries a 2D lidar for mapping and navigation, a 3D depth camera, a 7-inch touch screen and a six-channel microphone array on a four-wheel chassis. It weighs 4.5 kg and measures 288 x 240 x 205 mm.
At a glance
- Size (W x H x L)
- 288 x 240 x 205 mm
- Net weight
- 4.5 kg
- Screen
- 7 inch HD capacitive IPS touch screen, 1024 x 600 resolution
- Movement speed
- 0.48 m/s
- Tyre diameter
- 100 mm
- Motor interfaces
- 4 x AB encoder motor
Where it is used
- University ROS and AI teaching
- Academic research and algorithm verification
- AI laboratory development
- STEM and entry-level robotics learning
- Robot competitions
- Robotics training programmes
Features
- 01
ROS teaching platform
Runs on the open-source Robot Operating System, with ROS course documents, explanatory videos and a common ROS toolkit that take learners from entry level to professional development.
- 02
Lidar mapping and navigation
A 2D lidar supports Gmapping, Hector, Karto and Cartographer mapping, so the robot builds its own map and uses it for fixed-point and multipoint navigation with dynamic obstacle avoidance.
- 03
Depth vision
A 3D depth camera and onboard computing support image recognition, colour block following, KCF target tracking, AR tag following, and face recognition and tracking.
- 04
Voice interaction
A six-channel far-field microphone array and a separate voice recognition routine support voice recognition, voice synthesis, voice control and voice navigation.
- 05
Open hardware for expansion
Standard interfaces include four AB encoder motor ports, six PWM servo ports for a six-degree-of-freedom robot arm, four TTL serial ports, CAN and SWD debugging.
- 06
Python programming
Learners can program the robot in Python and control it across platforms.
- 07
Included controls and modules
The published accessories list includes a USB wireless controller, a mini keyboard, a model airplane remote control and RGB lights alongside the lidar, depth camera, microphone module and touch screen.
- 08
Lab and competition ready
Mature, stable algorithms, standard interfaces and room for expansion suit laboratory experiments, algorithm verification and robot competitions.
E0a specifications
Body
- Size (W x H x L)
- 288 x 240 x 205 mm
- Net weight
- 4.5 kg
Display
- Screen
- 7 inch HD capacitive IPS touch screen, 1024 x 600 resolution
Mobility
- Movement speed
- 0.48 m/s
- Tyre diameter
- 100 mm
- Motor interfaces
- 4 x AB encoder motor
Navigation and sensing
- Navigation system
- Measuring radius ≥ 12 m, measuring frequency ≥ 8,000 times/s, scanning frequency ≥ 5.5 Hz
- 3D depth camera
- 2 megapixels, depth 1280 x 1024, video 1920 x 1080, working range 0.6 to 8 m, USB 2.0 data interface
- IMU sensor
- Onboard, three-axis accelerometer and three-axis gyroscope
Audio
- Microphone
- Six-channel far-field noise-cancelling ring microphone array
- Speaker
- 3 W high-volume cavity speaker
Controller and interfaces
- Core controller
- 32-bit MCU (ARM Cortex-M4, up to 150 MHz)
- Servo interface
- 6 x PWM servo ports, drives a six-degree-of-freedom robot arm
- Serial ports
- 4 x TTL serial (3.3 V level)
- CAN interface
- Integrated CAN chip, usable directly
- Debug interface
- SWD
- USB hub
- 1 channel, 4 separable USB ports
- Onboard resources
- 2 x LED
- Expansion board
- Industrial-grade double-layer board
Power
- Battery capacity
- 12 V, 10,000 mAh
- Power output
- 2 channels, 5 V @ 5 A (max)
- Input voltage
- 7 to 24 V, suits 2S to 6S lithium batteries
Body
- Size (W x H x L)
- 288 x 240 x 205 mm
- Net weight
- 4.5 kg
Audio
- Microphone
- Six-channel far-field noise-cancelling ring microphone array
- Speaker
- 3 W high-volume cavity speaker
Controller and interfaces
- Core controller
- 32-bit MCU (ARM Cortex-M4, up to 150 MHz)
- Servo interface
- 6 x PWM servo ports, drives a six-degree-of-freedom robot arm
- Serial ports
- 4 x TTL serial (3.3 V level)
- CAN interface
- Integrated CAN chip, usable directly
- Debug interface
- SWD
- USB hub
- 1 channel, 4 separable USB ports
- Onboard resources
- 2 x LED
- Expansion board
- Industrial-grade double-layer board
Display
- Screen
- 7 inch HD capacitive IPS touch screen, 1024 x 600 resolution
Mobility
- Movement speed
- 0.48 m/s
- Tyre diameter
- 100 mm
- Motor interfaces
- 4 x AB encoder motor
Navigation and sensing
- Navigation system
- Measuring radius ≥ 12 m, measuring frequency ≥ 8,000 times/s, scanning frequency ≥ 5.5 Hz
- 3D depth camera
- 2 megapixels, depth 1280 x 1024, video 1920 x 1080, working range 0.6 to 8 m, USB 2.0 data interface
- IMU sensor
- Onboard, three-axis accelerometer and three-axis gyroscope
Power
- Battery capacity
- 12 V, 10,000 mAh
- Power output
- 2 channels, 5 V @ 5 A (max)
- Input voltage
- 7 to 24 V, suits 2S to 6S lithium batteries
Manufacturer-published values (PadBot product page). Your quotation defines the included hardware, analytics, software licences, connectivity and service terms. Appearance and equipment may vary with the final configuration.
Build your E0a quote
Add the E0a to your quote list with the quantity you need. One request covers every robot on the list; we reply with a configuration proposal by email.
- Robot, selected functions and accessories
- Delivery to your site
- What is and is not included, in writing
PadBot E0a
E0a ROS Teaching Robot
Price on request
No obligation. Prices exclude VAT.
Questions about the E0a
Is the PadBot E0a available in South Africa?
Yes. EzeBot supplies the PadBot E0a in South Africa on quotation, from George in the Western Cape. Add it to your quote list or ask a specialist about your site.
What does the PadBot E0a cost?
Pricing is on request while local configurations are confirmed. Your quotation lists the robot, the selected options, delivery and the support terms.
Who makes the E0a?
Guangdong Padbot Robotics Ltd., a robotics company in Guangzhou, China, founded in 2013. The specifications on this page are published by the manufacturer.
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Talk to us about the E0a
Tell us where the robot will work and what it needs to do. We reply with a proposal covering the robot, its set-up options and what is included.
Or call +27 44 333 0646, George, Western Cape.
