MTREBot Platform

I designed The MTREbot as a project that represents the convergence of affordability, modularity, and advanced robotics engineering, creating an unparalleled platform for education and innovation. Designed to rival systems priced four times higher, the MTREbot combines a robust stepper motor-driven manipulator with a high-torque mobile chassis, delivering exceptional accuracy (+/- 0.05 inches) and operational versatility across indoor labs and challenging outdoor terrains. Engineered with a focus on modularity, it integrates seamlessly with state-of-the-art ROS frameworks like MoveIt, RVIZ, and Gazebo, enabling advanced applications such as autonomous navigation, path planning, and computer vision. By leveraging harmonic gearboxes, a cutting-edge ESP32-S3 microcontroller, and an optional high-performance SBC, the MTREbot showcases capabilities including real-time control, teleoperation, and hardware-agnostic flexibility, all tailored to educational environments. Its open-source design fosters engagement with the entire engineering lifecycle, from CAD modeling to ROS-based manipulation, redefining cost-effective robotics without compromising on performance or innovation.

Associated Publication:
“The Design and Implementation of a Cost-effective Educational Robotics Platform for affordable ROS-Based Mechatronics and Robotics Labs”, Robotics and Automation Engineering Journal, Volume6, Issue 1. ISSN 2577-2899

Link:
https://juniperpublishers.com/raej/pdf/RAEJ.MS.ID.555677.pdf