Agilex SCOUT MINI R&D KIT (SCOUT MINI R&D KIT)

Think of the difference between a box of loose parts and a lab bench that is already set up. The Agilex SCOUT MINI R&D KIT (SCOUT MINI R&D KIT) is meant to be the second: a mobile robot that arrives with its eyes, its brain and its drivers already in place, so that a lab or classroom can spend its hours on the research question and not on wiring.

The Agilex SCOUT MINI R&D KIT is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

The company and the platform it builds on

AGILEX builds mobile robot platforms for research, education and field work, and the SCOUT MINI is one of its compact mobile robots. The R&D KIT takes that mobile robot as its base and adds what a research group would otherwise have to source and integrate on its own. You can browse the wider range on the AgileX category page.

The idea behind a kit like this is familiar to anyone who has set up a robotics course. A bare chassis is a good start, but students and researchers then need sensors, a computer, a working operating environment and a way to see what the robot sees. Packaging these together shortens the road from unboxing to the first experiment, and that is the purpose of this product.

Positioning and key technology

The SCOUT MINI R&D KIT is positioned for hands-on robotics education, academic research and rapid prototyping. Its sensing is built around a camera and a 360° LiDAR, which together give the robot the means to explore its surroundings. Pre-installed sensor drivers make it easy to begin, so the first session can be about mapping and perception and not about driver installation.

The kit has integration spaces, so you can add more sensors as your project grows. It is also compatible with Gazebo, NoMachine and Viz, which covers simulation, remote desktop access and visualization. For teams that already work with those tools, the robot fits into an existing workflow and does not demand a new one.

The R&D KIT carries a pre-installed NVIDIA Jetson Nano computer. A second version, the SCOUT MINI R&D PRO, steps up to a Nvidia Xavier and a 16-beam 3D LiDAR; both are covered below so that each figure stays with the right version.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, the weight, the maximum speed, the payload, the battery capacity, the runtime, the IP rating, the operating temperature or the full in-the-box list for this version; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the R&D KIT different from a bare mobile robot?

A bare chassis gives you motion and little else. The R&D KIT gives you motion plus perception plus compute. The camera and the 360° LiDAR let the robot observe its environment, the Jetson Nano processes what they gather, and the pre-installed sensor drivers mean the pieces already talk to each other.

This matters most in teaching and in early-stage research. When a group of students shares one robot, every hour lost to integration is an hour not spent on algorithms. A kit that ships ready to start turns that lost time into lab time. The kit is meant to accelerate research without complex system integration, and that is the practical benefit a buyer should weigh.

Expansion is the other difference. Integration spaces allow additional sensors to be added, so the kit does not box you into the factory configuration. A project can begin with the supplied camera and LiDAR and grow from there.

What does the R&D PRO version add?

The SCOUT MINI R&D PRO is built for heavier computing. Its core is a Nvidia Xavier with a 64-bit ARM v8.2 CPU, a Tensor Core Volta GPU and 32 GB of LPDDR4x memory, which suits high-performance applications. The Xavier delivers up to 32 TOPS and can operate in as little as 10 W. Linux and ROS Ubuntu 18.4 come pre-installed.

Its sensing is also stronger. The PRO carries a 16-beam 3D 360° LiDAR offering horizontal and vertical scanning, with a maximum range of 150 meters, and the laser sensor is listed as the VLP-16. The R&D KIT, by contrast, is described with a camera and a 360° LiDAR and a Jetson Nano. None of the PRO figures apply to the R&D KIT, and none of the R&D KIT descriptions should be read as PRO figures.

Who is the SCOUT MINI R&D KIT for?

Universities and technical schools are the clearest fit. A robot that supports hands-on education lets students work with real sensor data and a real mobile base, not only with simulation. Because Gazebo is among the compatible tools, simulation and physical testing can sit side by side in the same course.

Academic research groups working on indoor SLAM, navigation and vision will find the kit aimed directly at those tasks. Prototyping teams in companies can use it to test an idea quickly before committing to a larger platform.

If your work calls for the Xavier-class computing and the longer-range 16-beam LiDAR described above, the SCOUT MINI R&D PRO is the version to ask about when you request a quotation. For other AGILEX platforms, such as the Agilex HUNTER 2.0 (HUNTER 2.0) or the Agilex BUNKER MINI 2.0, the category page lists the options so you can compare them with your needs.

What is the SCOUT MINI R&D KIT used for?

1. Indoor SLAM. The camera and 360° LiDAR give the robot what it needs to build and use maps of indoor spaces.
2. Navigation research. Test path planning and autonomous movement on a real mobile base.
3. Computer vision. Use the camera and the onboard Jetson Nano to develop and try out vision applications.
4. Robotics education. Give students a working robot with drivers already installed, so lessons begin with robotics and not with setup.
5. Rapid prototyping. Try an idea quickly, then extend the robot through its integration spaces when more sensors are needed.
6. Remote and simulated work. Use Gazebo, NoMachine and Viz to simulate, connect and visualize without extra tooling.

Pricing and Availability

We do not print prices on this page. Please request a quotation for the SCOUT MINI R&D KIT, and tell us whether you are considering the R&D KIT or the R&D PRO. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The Agilex SCOUT MINI R&D KIT is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What computer does the SCOUT MINI R&D KIT use?

The R&D KIT comes with a pre-installed NVIDIA Jetson Nano computer. The R&D PRO version uses a Nvidia Xavier instead.

Which sensors are included?

The platform features a camera and a 360° LiDAR for exploration. Pre-installed sensor drivers make it easy to begin.

Can I add more sensors?

Yes. The kit offers integration spaces so that you can add more sensors as your project requires.

Which software tools does it work with?

Compatible tools include Gazebo, NoMachine and Viz.

What applications is it designed for?

It is ideal for indoor SLAM, navigation and vision applications, and it supports education, academic research and rapid prototyping.

What are the weight, speed and battery runtime?

These figures are not available on this page. Ask for them when you request a quotation, together with the payload, the IP rating and the full in-the-box list.

Where can I buy the SCOUT MINI R&D KIT and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page. The cost is given in a quotation prepared for your configuration, and we do not list a price here.

Summary

The appeal of the Agilex SCOUT MINI R&D KIT is that it behaves like a bench that is already set up: camera, 360° LiDAR, a Jetson Nano and pre-installed drivers, on a mobile base built for education and research. It suits indoor SLAM, navigation and vision work, and it can grow through its integration spaces. If your project needs more computing power, the R&D PRO is there to ask about. To begin, this page is the starting point.