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R550-AKM-PLUS chassis; LiDAR, camera and computer shown are optional extras

R550-AKM-PLUS Ackermann Robot Platform

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$3,900.00

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Capabilities

  • Ackermann steering
  • Four-wheel independent suspension with damping
  • 45 kg supplier-rated payload
  • 1.65 m/s supplier-rated maximum speed

Specifications

Supplier specifications and optional configurations

Model
R550-AKM-PLUS
Dimensions
766 × 671 × 319 mm
Weight
Approximately 35 kg
Payload
45 kg
Maximum speed
1.65 m/s
Motor
MD60-18F brushed DC motor with cooling
Encoder
500-line A/B GMR encoder
Controller
WheelBoard C50C STM32 robot controller
Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension with damping
Listed computer options
RDK X3/X5, Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson Nano and Jetson Orin series
Listed LiDAR options
High-precision single-plane TOF or multi-beam LiDAR
Listed depth camera
Astra series
Listed software platforms
FreeRTOS, ROS Melodic, ROS Noetic and ROS 2 Humble; configuration-dependent

Battery information — shared supplier specifications

Package inclusion
Battery model inclusion is not specified; product is sold as chassis only.
Cell material
LiFePO4
Casing material
All-metal
Cut-off voltage
16.5V
Fully charged voltage
25.55V
Charging current
3A
Charging temperature
0–45°C
Discharge temperature
−20–60°C
Storage temperature
−20–45°C
Connector
DC4017MM female (charging); XT60U-F female (discharging)
Battery protection (supplier-listed)
Short-circuit, over-current, over-charge and over-discharge protection; high- and low-temperature charge/discharge protection; supports charging while in use; built-in safety valve; flame-retardant plate.

Battery P760S

Battery name
24V 6000mAh LiFePO4 Battery
Battery pack
22.4V 6000mAh
Maximum continuous discharge
15A
Dimensions
177 × 146 × 42 mm
Weight
1.72 kg

Battery P7120S

Battery name
24V 12000mAh LiFePO4 Battery
Battery pack
22.4V 12000mAh
Maximum continuous discharge
30A
Dimensions
177 × 146 × 78 mm
Weight
3.05 kg

Battery P7200S

Battery name
24V 20000mAh LiFePO4 Battery
Battery pack
22.4V 20000mAh
Maximum continuous discharge
40A
Dimensions
208 × 154 × 97 mm
Weight
4.1 kg

Resources

Product details

USD $3,900 per unit — chassis only. Minimum order: 3 units. LiDAR, depth camera and onboard computer are optional extras and are not included. The photo and AI-generated video show an equipped configuration for illustration.

The R550-AKM-PLUS is an Ackermann-steering mobile robot platform with four-wheel independent suspension and damping. Its aluminum chassis provides a base for robotics development, mapping, perception and outdoor navigation projects.

Platform highlights

  • Ackermann steering and four-wheel independent suspension for uneven surfaces.
  • Supplier-rated payload of 45 kg and maximum speed of 1.65 m/s.
  • WheelBoard C50C STM32 robot controller with MD60-18F brushed DC motor and cooling.
  • Configurable computing and sensing options for ROS-based development.

Technical specifications

Model R550-AKM-PLUS
Dimensions 766 × 671 × 319 mm
Weight Approximately 35 kg
Payload 45 kg
Maximum speed 1.65 m/s
Motor MD60-18F brushed DC motor with cooling
Encoder 500-line A/B GMR encoder
Controller WheelBoard C50C STM32 robot controller
Suspension Four-wheel independent suspension with damping
Listed computer options RDK X3/X5, Raspberry Pi 5, Jetson Nano and Jetson Orin series
Listed LiDAR options High-precision single-plane TOF or multi-beam LiDAR
Listed depth camera Astra series
Listed software platforms FreeRTOS, ROS Melodic, ROS Noetic and ROS 2 Humble; configuration-dependent

Development applications

With suitable computing hardware, sensors and software configuration, the supplier describes support for object and gesture recognition, custom model training, 3D mapping using LIO-SAM, LeGO-LOAM or Cartographer3D, and Autoware-based outdoor mapping and navigation.

Specifications are transcribed from the supplied product sheet. LiDAR, depth camera and onboard computer are sold separately. Mapping, perception and navigation capabilities require suitable optional hardware and software configuration.

CAD resources

The CAD package includes two STEP chassis models and a DWG mounting-hole layout. Check the supplied drawings against your selected configuration before fabrication.

Studio product video

AI-generated visualization based on the product photograph. LiDAR, depth camera and computer shown are optional extras.

User guides

Battery information

Supplier battery specifications for reference. These three models are not listed as included in the chassis-only package. Battery names use the 24V class designation; the supplied table lists each battery pack as 22.4V.

LiFePO4 battery model comparison
Specification P760S P7120S P7200S
Battery name 24V 6000mAh LiFePO4 Battery 24V 12000mAh LiFePO4 Battery 24V 20000mAh LiFePO4 Battery
Battery pack 22.4V 6000mAh 22.4V 12000mAh 22.4V 20000mAh
Cell material LiFePO4
Casing material All-metal
Cut-off voltage 16.5V
Fully charged voltage 25.55V
Charging current 3A
Maximum continuous discharge 15A 30A 40A
Charging temperature 0–45°C
Discharge temperature −20–60°C
Storage temperature −20–45°C
Connector DC4017MM female (charging); XT60U-F female (discharging)
Dimensions 177 × 146 × 42 mm 177 × 146 × 78 mm 208 × 154 × 97 mm
Weight 1.72 kg 3.05 kg 4.1 kg
Battery protection (supplier-listed) Short-circuit, over-current, over-charge and over-discharge protection; high- and low-temperature charge/discharge protection; supports charging while in use; built-in safety valve; flame-retardant plate.