Robotics project

WildeBeest Pro

An open-source mobile robotics platform for developing and testing an autonomous ground robot.

AdvancedBuild time not documentedROSPythonC++Teleoperation
View source on GitHub

This page is migrated from a public Academy4Tech project record and reorganized for clarity. Unverified build values have not been invented.

Documented hardware

  • Jetson Nano
  • Arduino Uno
  • NEO-6M GPS
  • MPU-6050 IMU
  • L298D motor driver
  • 2S lithium-ion battery
  • DC-DC buck converter
  • KY-040 rotary encoders
  • 2D LiDAR
  • HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor
  • Logitech F710 controller

Documented software

  • ROS
  • Linux

Project overview

WildeBeest Pro is described on the original Academy4Tech site as an open-source robotics platform created to help students and graduates develop an autonomous robot.

The platform combines a Linux-capable computer, a microcontroller, navigation sensors, range sensors and teleoperation hardware. Together, those subsystems provide a useful base for learning perception, control, localization and navigation.

Documented hardware

SubsystemDocumented component
Main computeNVIDIA Jetson Nano
MicrocontrollerArduino Uno
PositionNEO-6M GPS
Motion sensingMPU-6050 IMU
Motor driveL298D
Power2S Li-ion battery and DC-DC buck converter
OdometryKY-040 rotary encoders
Range sensingCustom 2D LiDAR and HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor
TeleoperationLogitech F710 controller

Suggested system flow

The Jetson Nano can run the high-level robotics software while the Arduino handles direct hardware interfaces. GPS, IMU, encoder, LiDAR and ultrasonic data can feed localization and obstacle-awareness components. The Logitech controller provides a manual test and teleoperation path.

The original page does not document wiring, firmware versions, safety limits or validated build steps. Use the repository as the primary technical source before powering hardware.

Source

Explore the available project files in the WildeBeest Pro GitHub repository.

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