SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880)

Most robot builders know the squeeze: you want proper navigation and a full set of interfaces, yet the controller cannot be allowed to cost more than the rest of the chassis. The SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) is built for that squeeze. It is aimed at differential drive robots, and it carries four navigation modes, dual-laser support and a generous set of ports in a small housing.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SEER Robotics and the Robot Brain

SEER Robotics (06106.HK) describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around the Robot Brain. It serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. A controller is the physical home of that idea: the part of the robot where sensing, planning and motion meet.

Within the SEER Robotics range, the SRC-880 is the entry-level controller. Other models in the family are designed for particular vehicle types, such as pallet handlers, dual-steering-wheel robots and autonomous forklifts. You can compare them in the Controllers category.

Where the SRC-880 sits in the range

The manufacturer presents the SRC-880 as the ultimate choice for differential drive robots, and as a way to redefine the concept of value for money. In practical terms, it gives a builder a ready controller with several navigation methods and common industrial interfaces, so the team can spend its effort on the vehicle and the application.

The controller comes in two models, the SRC-880-T and the SRC-880-Q. The sources give a single-frame map area only for the SRC-880-T. Everything else in the table below is stated for the product as a whole.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the contents of the box, the operating system or software version, the processor and memory, the mounting method or the lifespan independent of warranty; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the SRC-880 different from a general-purpose controller?

The first difference is focus. The SRC-880 is aimed at differential drive robots, so it does not try to cover every chassis type. The sources describe it as the ultimate choice for that kind of robot, and the value-for-money message follows from the narrower scope.

The second difference is the navigation menu. Four modes are supported: SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL. A builder can therefore choose the method that suits a site, whether that is a free-form facility mapped by laser or a floor marked with codes, without changing controllers. The controller supports dual lasers together with a single obstacle avoidance camera, a pairing that gives the robot two ranging views and one dedicated camera for obstacles.

The third difference is the accuracy figure. Navigation accuracy is stated as ±5 mm and ±1°, with driving speed up to 2 m/s. Those numbers suit docking and material-handling positions, where a robot has to stop in the same place again and again.

If your vehicle is not a differential drive design, look at the neighboring models instead. The SEER Robotics General-purpose Robot Controller (SRC-2000-I(S)) is the name the range gives to its broader controller.

How much connectivity does the SRC-880 offer?

A controller earns its place by what it can talk to. The SRC-880 provides 2-way CAN and 4-way RS485 for motor drives, sensors and peripherals. It adds 2-way Gbps Ethernet and 1-way 100 Mbps Ethernet for lasers, cameras and the network, plus 2-way USB2.0.

Wireless is dual-band 2.4G / 5G 802.11ac 2T2X. The 2-way power DO output is rated 24 V / 1 A, for small loads such as indicators or relays. The unit runs on 24 V and draws less than 12 W, excluding DO output current, so it adds little to the energy budget of a battery-powered vehicle.

The housing measures 171 x 118.5 x 38 mm and weighs 0.75 kg. It is rated IP20 and works in ambient temperatures from -30°C to 55°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, without compression or condensation. IP20 means it belongs inside the robot body, out of direct dust and water exposure.

Who is the SRC-880 for?

Robot manufacturers building differential drive vehicles are the core audience. They want an economical controller that sits comfortably alongside SEER Robotics software and its wider ecosystem of components. Integrators who deploy small fleets in warehouses, workshops and factories will also find the four navigation modes useful, since they can match the method to each site.

Key accounts have another option. The manufacturer supports customization of branding, exterior shells, motion models, software and more, so a larger program can shape the controller to its own product line.

Not every project is a match. For pallet-handling vehicles, see the SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10). For dual-steering-wheel designs, the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) is the closer fit. For autonomous forklifts, look at the SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)). Safety-rated forklift programs may prefer the SEER Robotics Safety Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-3000FS (Forklift)).

What is the SRC-880 used for?

1. Differential drive robots: the controller is intended as the main brain of a two-driven-wheel mobile robot.
2. Material handling: the stated accuracy suits the docking positions that handling tasks require.
3. Laser-based SLAM navigation: dual lasers let the robot localize itself in a mapped facility.
4. Marker-based routes: QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL navigation serve sites where fixed references are preferred.
5. Obstacle awareness: a single obstacle avoidance camera adds a view of what lies ahead of the vehicle.
6. Branded and customized platforms: key accounts can adapt branding, shells, motion models and software.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the SRC-880 is given by quotation. Tell us which model you need, the SRC-880-T or the SRC-880-Q, and the quantity, and we will respond with an offer. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. The SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which robots is the SRC-880 designed for?

It is designed for differential drive robots. The manufacturer calls it the ultimate choice for that type of vehicle.

Which navigation modes does it support?

It supports SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL navigation. It also supports the combination of dual lasers and a single obstacle avoidance camera.

How accurate is its navigation?

Navigation accuracy is ±5 mm and ±1°, with a driving speed of up to 2 m/s.

What is the difference between the SRC-880-T and the SRC-880-Q?

The sources list both models. A single-frame map area of up to 400000 m² is stated only for the SRC-880-T. Other differences are confirmed at quotation.

Is the controller suitable for outdoor use?

It is rated IP20 and works from -30°C to 55°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, without condensation. It is meant to be installed inside the robot body.

Can the SRC-880 be customized?

Yes, for key accounts. Branding, exterior shells, motion models, software and more can be adapted.

Where can I buy the SRC-880 and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. The cost is provided in the quotation, which also covers delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The SRC-880 answers the builder's squeeze with a controller that does not make you choose between value and capability. It offers four navigation modes, support for dual lasers and an obstacle camera, ±5 mm accuracy and a full set of CAN, RS485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB interfaces, all in a compact housing made for differential drive robots. If that matches your project, this page is the starting point.