Elephant Robotics myAGV 2023 Pi is an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) type mobile robotic platform, powered by a Raspberry Pi 4B (2GB RAM) onboard computer. This upgraded version compared to the previous generation comes equipped with planetary gear brushless DC motors, offering increased precision and higher driving power.

The chassis utilizes omnidirectional Mecanum wheels, protected by a fully enclosed metal shell. The robot runs an Ubuntu Mate 20.04 operating system customized by Elephant Robotics and is fully compatible with ROS (Robot Operating System), offering native support for 2D/3D SLAM mapping and navigation algorithms. It is designed as an ideal mobile base for research, STEAM education, and complex applications by integrating robotic arms from the myCobot, mechArm, or ultraArm series.

Key Features and Compatibilities

Autonomous Navigation and Vision: Thanks to the integrated LiDAR sensor and the 5MP camera, the robot executes precise space mapping and visual recognition via hand-eye calibration algorithms

Composite Robot Solutions: The chassis is pre-configured to carry and power robotic arms (for example, myCobot 280Pi), allowing the simulation of industrial logistics, sorting, and warehouse picking applications.

Technical Specifications

Main Controller: Raspberry Pi 4B (2GB RAM)

Processor (CPU): Broadcom BCM2711, 64-bit quad-core at 1.5GHz

Graphics Processor (GPU): VideoCore VI at 500 MHz

Secondary Controller: ESP32 with 4MB Flash

Operating System: Ubuntu Mate 20.04 (optimized by Elephant Robotics)

Chassis and Traction: 4 omnidirectional Mecanum wheels

Motor Type: Planetary Brushless DC Motors

LiDAR Sensor: 360-degree scanning, detection range between 0.12 and 8 meters

Built-in Camera: 5 Megapixel resolution, 65-degree Field of View (FOV)

Maximum Payload Capacity: 5 Kg

Navigation Autonomy (full load): 181 minutes

Standby Autonomy: 328 minutes

Battery: 11.1 V, 6400 mAh capacity (the compartment allows charging spare batteries)

Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G, Bluetooth 5.0

I/O Interfaces and Ports: 1x Ethernet Port (RJ45), 2x USB 2.0, 2x microHDMI, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack

Available GPIO Pins: G7, G8, G9, G10, G11, G17, G18, G22, G23, G24, G25, G27

Supported Programming Media: Python, ROS1, C++, myBlockly, myStudio

Software Capabilities: 2D/3D SLAM mapping and navigation, ROS simulation, gamepad/keyboard control

New Design Elements (2023): LED indicator positioned at the rear for real-time status

Chassis Dimensions: 311.15 x 230 x 110 mm (without mounted accessories)

Net Weight: 4.16 Kg