- Waveshare RaspRover 4WD AI Robot, Dual Controllers, All-Metal Body, Computer Vision for Pi 4B (UK)
- Integrates advanced AI with dual controllers
- Features a 5MP wide-angle camera for detailed capture
- Supports autonomous driving with vision line tracking
- Facilitates audio interaction with onboard driver and mic
- Enables real-time video transmission and AI functions
The Waveshare RaspRover 4WD AI Robot, Dual Controllers, All-Metal Body, Computer Vision for Pi 4B (UK) is an advanced robotic platform designed for exploration and innovation in intelligent technology. It is ideal for tech enthusiasts, makers, and programming beginners, offering a seamless connection between imagination and reality. The robot is powered by a high-performance Raspberry Pi computer, enabling it to tackle complex strategies and functions while inspiring creativity. Its dual-controller design integrates the AI capabilities of the host controller with the high-frequency operations of the sub-controller, ensuring precise and smooth operations.
This robot can be controlled remotely through a web application, eliminating the need for software downloads. It supports real-time video transmission and multiple AI computer vision functions, making it a versatile platform for realizing creative ideas. The RaspRover is equipped with a 5MP wide-angle camera and features a 360° flexible omnidirectional pan-tilt, enhancing its capability to capture every detail. The high-speed bus servos provide an improved control experience, akin to FPS games.
The RaspRover supports various AI functions, including color recognition, automatic targeting, face detection, and gesture recognition, all based on OpenCV. It also features vision line tracking for autonomous driving, allowing users to explore basic algorithms of autonomous navigation. The robot's design includes reserved space for peripheral expansion, enabling further customization and functionality.
Audio interaction is facilitated by an onboard audio driver board, dual-track speaker, and microphone, with a 3.5mm audio jack for peripheral connections. The robot supports real-time monitoring of its operating status and offers multiple communication protocols, including ESP-NOW, for low-latency communication between multiple robots. A wireless gamepad enhances the control experience, and the robot supports 4G/5G expansion for scenarios without WiFi.
The RaspRover is built with a high-strength aluminum body and features high-speed motors with high-frequency PID closed-loop speed control for quick response and accurate speed management. It includes a multi-functional driver board with an ESP32 module, capable of handling low-level computations and sensor data processing, ensuring efficient collaboration and upgraded performance.
