AgileX Scout Mini

AgileX Robotics (China) · 2020

$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.
AvailableVia SSH / web / bridge4WD skid steerOutdoorCAN busResearch base
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: 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.
Remote control: An on-board computer talks to the base over CAN via ROS drivers. The laptop connects to that computer.

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.

Specifications

CategoryWheeled rovers · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Released2020
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed, Laptop / PC as the brain
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size61.2 × 58 × 24.5 cm, 26 kg, 10 kg payload
Drive4-wheel independent drive, skid steer (mecanum option)
ComputeNone standard (add Jetson/IPC)
VisionOptional
LidarOptional
SensorsEncoders, sensor kits optional
RuntimeNot stated in the official spec table (24 V 15 Ah battery), resellers quote about 3 h
SpeedUp to 10 km/h (2.7 m/s)
SDKCAN protocol, ROS 1/ROS 2 drivers, open-source SDK

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