Overview
The purist's pick, since it is the cheapest real dynamic balancer here and the balance controller is fully open to read and change. No Linux, camera or AI, and docs lean Chinese (Gitee/Bilibili). Buy it for the control loop more than companion features.
- Type
- Biped robot · Wheel-legged balancers
- Maker
- StackForce (sold by Seeed Studio)
- Released
- 2024
- Price
- $299
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Ages 14+
- Programming
- Open source (hardware + software)
Price and shipping
Seeed direct. OpenELAB pre-sale $578. Also AliExpress
Shipping: 1–3 wks. In stock at Seeed but ships from its China warehouse. Seeed ↗
Specifications
| Category | Bipeds · Wheel-legged balancers |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Programmability | Open source (hardware + software) |
| Built-in autonomy | None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · Open C++ firmware over Wi-Fi or serial, no Linux computer or LLM. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Best for | Ages 14+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | No vision sensors |
| Actuators | Mixed |
| Audio | No audio |
| Compute type | Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller |
| Balance type | Wheel balance |
| Height | 12–21 cm (adjustable) |
| Weight | 540 g |
| Compute | ESP32 |
| Speed | Not published |
| DOF | 6 (4 leg servos + 2 × 2208 BLDC wheel motors, FOC) |
| Sensors | IMU, 2 × MT6701 14-bit encoders |
| Balance | Active wheel balancing on FOC brushless motors with a full-body kinematic model. The maker says it handles rough terrain and can go down stairs. |
| SDK | Open-source C++ firmware (PlatformIO, Gitee), Wi-Fi, PS4 pad, RC or serial. No ROS/Python on-board |
Common questions
How much does StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged cost?
StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged is listed at $299. Seeed direct. OpenELAB pre-sale $578. Also AliExpress.
Can StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 1–3 wks. In stock at Seeed but ships from its China warehouse.
Who makes StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged?
StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged is made by StackForce (sold by Seeed Studio). It came out in 2024.
Can StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged be programmed?
Open source (hardware + software). Open-source C++ firmware (PlatformIO, Gitee), Wi-Fi, PS4 pad, RC or serial. No ROS/Python on-board.
Does StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. Open C++ firmware over Wi-Fi or serial, no Linux computer or LLM.
What age is StackForce Mini Wheel-Legged for?
Ages 14+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
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- Robot Gaits and Gait Training · how legged robots walk, trot and gallop
- MuJoCo Guide · the simulator used to train walking robots
- ROS 2 Guide · the software framework many robots use
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