Agilex RANGER (RANGER)

Most mobile robots are comfortable on one kind of ground and merely tolerate the rest. The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is built on a different idea: that a single platform should move from a smooth warehouse floor to a rough yard without a change of plan, and without a change of machine. It is an omnidirectional robot for indoor and outdoor environments, and it is meant to be the base on which your own sensors, tools and software are built.

The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

AgileX Robotics and its approach

AgileX Robotics was founded in 2016. Its mission is advancing embodied intelligence and accelerating the global commercialization of robotics through full-stack robotic technologies and an open-source ecosystem. That last phrase matters for a buyer, because it shapes how the RANGER is meant to be used: not as a closed appliance, but as a platform with a CAN bus communication protocol and open-source software resources behind it.

The company's other mobile platforms and kits sit together in the AgileX category, which is a good place to see how the RANGER fits into the wider range.

Where the RANGER sits

The RANGER is positioned as a modular, omnidirectional carrier. Its architecture allows free module combinations, so users can tailor the solution to their own needs instead of adapting their needs to a fixed machine. Four-wheel independent suspension supports travel over challenging terrain, and the hot swap modular battery system is aimed at keeping the robot working rather than waiting at a charger.

For teams in research, development and pilot deployment, this is the practical appeal. The drivetrain, suspension, power system and low-level communication are already solved, which leaves your effort for perception, navigation and the application itself.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, the charging time, the battery capacity, the operating temperature, the ground clearance, the minimum turning radius or the contents of the box; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the RANGER different from a typical wheeled base?

The first difference is the way it moves. The RANGER is omnidirectional, so the platform can rotate and travel in any direction. In a tight loading bay, a crowded lab or a narrow outdoor service path, that freedom saves the repeated turning and reversing that a conventional base needs. The wheelbase is 890mm and the track 560mm, and the platform can withstand most terrains and weather conditions.

The second difference is how it handles the ground. Four-wheel independent suspension lets each wheel respond to the surface on its own. With a 150 KG load, it enhances maneuverability, passability and safety, particularly on terrain with slopes exceeding 10°. In testing, the vehicle conquered a maximum slope of 10 degrees and 10cm-high obstacles. That is a clear, modest and useful picture of what to expect: it is a capable platform for uneven yards, ramps and thresholds, not a machine for extreme off-road work.

The third difference is the power system. Many research platforms stop when the battery runs low. The RANGER uses a hot swap modular battery system with fast charging and hot swapping, which minimizes downtime. For a team running repeated trials, or a site that cannot afford long pauses, that matters more than a headline speed figure. The motor is a 48V brushless geared hub motor, and the battery is 600W*4.

How does the RANGER connect to your own equipment?

Mechanically, the aluminum T-slot rails give a secure place to mount external sensors or kits. A typical build might carry a LiDAR, cameras, a positioning receiver or a task-specific module, and the rails let you position them where the application needs them. The 150 KG payload leaves room for a serious equipment stack, rather than one lightweight sensor.

Electrically and in software, the RANGER supports the CAN bus protocol for connections and provides open-source SDK and software resources. This means your engineers can command the platform from their own computing unit, build their own control logic and extend the system as the project grows. The modular architecture and free module combinations add to this, since you can arrange the platform to suit the task instead of accepting a fixed configuration.

The IP55 water-resistant shell and the 100kg body weight complete the picture of a platform meant to leave the lab. Buyers planning for particularly hot, humid or demanding conditions should raise them when requesting a quotation.

Who is the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) for?

Research groups and universities are the most natural fit. The platform lets them concentrate on navigation, perception and autonomy, with the open-source SDK and CAN bus connection giving a direct route into their own code. Developers of inspection, logistics and security applications can use it the same way, as a proven carrier on which to prove a concept before committing to a purpose-built machine.

System integrators will value the mounting rails and the free module combinations, which make it practical to build a repeatable configuration for a client. Organizations that move equipment between indoor and outdoor areas, such as a campus, a port facility, a resort property or an industrial yard, can treat the omnidirectional movement and the sealed shell as reasons to look at it closely.

If your project needs a different form of platform, you can compare other options in the AgileX category. If your requirement is a carrier with a 150 KG payload that moves in any direction, the RANGER is the one to quote.

What is the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) used for?

1. Research and development. A ready drivetrain and open software resources let teams test navigation and perception ideas quickly.
2. Indoor and outdoor transport. The 150 KG payload and independent suspension suit carrying equipment across mixed surfaces.
3. Inspection platforms. Sensors fitted to the T-slot rails turn the robot into a mobile inspection base.
4. Security and patrol. Omnidirectional movement and the IP55 shell suit repeated rounds in changing conditions.
5. Custom robot systems. Free module combinations let integrators build a configuration around a client's task.
6. Teaching and demonstration. A CAN bus platform with an open-source SDK gives students real hardware to program.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is provided by quotation, tailored to your configuration and project. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation, so that you see the whole plan in one place. The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload can the RANGER carry?

The payload is 150 KG. The platform itself weighs 100kg.

Is the RANGER suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, it is designed for indoor and outdoor environments and has an IP55 water-resistant shell. If your conditions are demanding, please raise them at quotation.

How fast does it travel?

The top speed is 2.6m/s.

How does the battery system work?

It is a hot swap modular battery system with fast charging and hot swapping, intended to minimize downtime. The motor is a 48V brushless geared hub motor and the battery is 600W*4.

Can I mount my own sensors?

Yes. Aluminum T-slot rails provide secure mounting for external sensors or kits.

How do I program or control it?

The RANGER supports the CAN bus protocol and comes with open-source SDK and software resources for expanded capabilities.

Where can I buy the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page. The cost is given by quotation, together with delivery, customs and support arrangements.

Summary

The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) answers a simple question: what if one robot did not have to choose between the indoor floor and the outdoor yard? It offers omnidirectional movement, four-wheel independent suspension, a 150 KG payload, an IP55 water-resistant shell and a hot swap battery system, all on a modular platform with CAN bus control and open-source software. For research teams, integrators and organizations building their own robotic solutions, it is a practical and flexible foundation. To discuss your configuration, this page is the starting point.