AgileX Scout Mini

$5,895.95 (Trossen)

AvailableVia SSH / web / bridge4WD skid steerOutdoorCAN busResearch base

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: About 1 week.

Remote control: An on-board computer talks to the base over CAN via ROS drivers. The laptop connects to that computer.

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Overview

A fast, compact outdoor research base used under many university and startup projects (including some of the Mobile ALOHA-style bases). It is a chassis, not a complete robot, so compute and sensors come separately.

Type: Wheeled robot · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Maker: AgileX Robotics (China)
Released: 2020
Price: $5,895.95 (Trossen)
Status: Available
Best for: Professionals & labs
Programming: Full SDK

Price and shipping

Trossen Robotics list price for the base platform (September 2026). RobotLAB lists $4,500. Sensor and compute kits (R&D kits) cost more.

Shipping: About 1 week. Sold by US distributors such as Trossen Robotics and RobotLAB (Trossen quoted about 6-day delivery in September 2026), or via AgileX.

Specifications

Category	Wheeled rovers · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Released	2020
Country	China
Availability	Available
Programmability	Full SDK
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	Possible via SDK · Bare chassis with CAN and ROS drivers, no LLM tooling.
MuJoCo simulation	Maker URDF only · AgileX publishes the Scout Mini description, not packaged for MuJoCo. ugv_gazebo_sim (scout) ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	Maker URDF only · AgileX publishes the Scout Mini description, not packaged for Isaac. ugv_gazebo_sim (scout) ↗
Gazebo simulation	Official model · AgileX's ugv_gazebo_sim includes Scout Mini spawn and playpen launch files. ugv_gazebo_sim (scout) ↗
Best for	Professionals & labs
Vision sensors	No vision sensors
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed, Laptop / PC as the brain
Remote control	Via SSH / web / bridge
Size	61.2 × 58 × 24.5 cm, 26 kg, 10 kg payload
Drive	4-wheel independent drive, skid steer (mecanum option)
Compute	None standard (add Jetson/IPC)
Vision	Optional
Lidar	Optional
Sensors	Encoders, sensor kits optional
Runtime	Not stated in the official spec table (24 V 15 Ah battery), resellers quote about 3 h
Speed	Up to 10 km/h (2.7 m/s)
SDK	CAN protocol, ROS 1/ROS 2 drivers, open-source SDK

Common questions

How much does AgileX Scout Mini cost?

AgileX Scout Mini is listed at $5,895.95 (Trossen). Trossen Robotics list price for the base platform (September 2026). RobotLAB lists $4,500. Sensor and compute kits (R&D kits) cost more.

Can AgileX Scout Mini be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is about 1 week. Sold by US distributors such as Trossen Robotics and RobotLAB (Trossen quoted about 6-day delivery in September 2026), or via AgileX.