๐ค Local Robotics Platforms
Build and deploy AI-powered robots on your own hardware
ROS 2
Industry Standard
Robot Operating System 2
Humble Hawksbill
DDS Communication
Real-time
Multi-robot
Best For:
- ๐ญ Industrial robots
- ๐ Autonomous vehicles
- ๐ฆพ Manipulation tasks
- ๐ก Distributed systems
- ๐ง Professional development
Key Features:
- ๐ฆ 1000+ packages available
- ๐ Multi-platform support
- ๐ Hardware abstraction
- ๐ Visualization tools
- ๐งช Gazebo simulation
Jetson
Edge AI Power
NVIDIA Jetson Platform
Nano/Orin
CUDA Cores
TensorRT
DeepStream
Best For:
- ๐๏ธ Computer vision
- ๐ง Neural networks
- ๐ฅ Video analytics
- ๐ Drones & UAVs
- ๐ Real-time inference
Key Features:
- โก GPU acceleration
- ๐ง JetPack SDK
- ๐ 10W-75W power
- ๐ฎ CUDA/cuDNN support
- ๐ GPIO & cameras
Arduino
Beginner Friendly
Arduino + Edge AI
TinyML
Sensors
Motors
Simple
Best For:
- ๐ Education
- ๐ค Small robots
- ๐ Sensor fusion
- ๐ Low power
- ๐ก Prototyping
Key Features:
- ๐ฐ Low cost ($25+)
- ๐ Huge community
- ๐ Shield ecosystem
- โ๏ธ Real-time control
- ๐งฉ Easy integration
RPi
Versatile Platform
Raspberry Pi Robotics
Pi 4/5
Linux
Python
GPIO
Best For:
- ๐ Home robots
- ๐ท Vision projects
- ๐ WiFi robots
- ๐ฎ Robot control
- ๐ Learning platform
Key Features:
- ๐ป Full Linux OS
- ๐ง 40-pin GPIO
- ๐ธ Camera support
- ๐ Networking built-in
- ๐พ SD card storage
OpenCV
Computer Vision
OpenCV + Edge AI
Image Processing
Object Detection
Tracking
DNN Module
Best For:
- ๐๏ธ Vision systems
- ๐ฏ Object tracking
- ๐ 3D reconstruction
- ๐ค Face recognition
- ๐ฆ Lane detection
Key Features:
- ๐ Open source
- ๐ Python/C++ APIs
- ๐ GPU acceleration
- ๐ฑ Cross-platform
- ๐ง AI/ML integration
ฮผROS
Embedded ROS
Micro-ROS
MCU Support
RTOS
DDS-XRCE
Low Memory
Best For:
- ๐ง Microcontrollers
- โก Real-time control
- ๐ Low power robots
- ๐ญ Sensor nodes
- ๐ค Swarm robotics
Key Features:
- ๐พ < 100KB RAM
- ๐ ROS 2 compatible
- โฑ๏ธ Microsecond timing
- ๐ก๏ธ Type safety
- ๐ก Efficient protocol
๐ง Hardware for Robotics
Components and requirements for building AI-powered robots
๐ Robotics Learning Paths
Master robotics from basics to advanced autonomous systems
Beginner Path
Robot Foundations
- Introduction to Robotics
- Basic Electronics & Sensors
- Motor Control & Movement
- Simple Programming
- First Robot Project
Intermediate Path
Intelligent Robots
- ROS 2 Fundamentals
- Computer Vision Basics
- SLAM & Navigation
- Path Planning
- Sensor Fusion
Expert Path
Autonomous Systems
- Deep Learning for Robotics
- Reinforcement Learning
- Multi-Robot Systems
- Human-Robot Interaction
- Advanced Manipulation
๐ฎ Robot Simulator
Test your code in a virtual environment before deploying
Control Panel
Robot Control Code:
๐ ๏ธ Robot Projects
Build these robots step-by-step with local AI
Line Following Robot
Build a robot that follows lines using computer vision
AI Robot Arm
6-DOF arm with object recognition and grasping
Autonomous Drone
GPS-denied navigation using SLAM and vision
Home Service Robot
Navigate home, recognize objects, perform tasks
๐ Resources & Tools
Essential resources for robotics development