Waveshare UGV Beast (tracked) price & specs

$265 – $752

AvailablePython from a laptopTracksJSON API from laptopCalm 0.35 m/s

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: ~1–2 weeks direct.

Remote control: Same as the UGV Rover: Socket.IO json events to http://<pi>:5000 from laptop Python, MJPEG from /video_feed.

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Overview

Same easy software as the Rover, on tracks, and it climbs thresholds and thick rugs well at a calm, safe speed. But tracks are noisier, can scuff wood when turning in place, and give worse odometry. Pick it over the Rover only for homes with real obstacles.

Type: Wheeled robot · Ready-made dev rovers
Maker: Waveshare
Released: 2024
Price: $265 – $752
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 14+
Programming: Full SDK

Price and shipping

At Waveshare direct, AI kits are $265–502. ROS 2 kit (D500 lidar + OAK-D Lite) $559.99 without a Pi, $711.99 with a Pi 4B 4 GB, $751.99 with a Pi 5 4 GB (October 2026). Jetson Orin Nano ROS 2 kit $1,097.99, or $554.99 without the Jetson. Amazon US $627–1,073 (ships from China). Cells not included

Shipping: ~1–2 weeks direct. Waveshare's ROS 2 kits ship assembled with the lidar and OAK-D Lite fitted. Waveshare paused shipping for China's National Day holiday on October 1–4, 2026, resuming October 5, and ships by DHL or FedEx in about 3–8 working days plus duties. Waveshare ↗

Specifications

Category	Wheeled rovers · Ready-made dev rovers
Released	2024
Country	China
Availability	Available
Programmability	Full SDK
Built-in autonomy	Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM support	Official LLM tools · Shares the UGV Rover ROS 2 stack, whose Waveshare tutorials cover Ollama-based natural-language control (unconfirmed for the Beast specifically). Waveshare Wiki (UGV Rover) ↗
MuJoCo simulation	Maker URDF only · Waveshare's ugv_ws includes ugv_beast.urdf, not packaged for MuJoCo. ugv_ws ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulation	Maker URDF only · Waveshare's ugv_ws includes ugv_beast.urdf, not packaged for Isaac. ugv_ws ↗
Gazebo simulation	Sim-to-real kit · Waveshare's ugv_gazebo package runs the same ROS 2 workspace with SLAM and Nav2 launches. ugv_ws ↗
Best for	Ages 14+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera, Depth camera, Lidar
Actuators	DC / gear motors
Audio	Speaker, Microphone
Compute type	Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Remote control	Python from a laptop
Size	23×20×25 cm, ~2.0–2.35 kg
Drive	Tracks with independent suspension
Compute	Raspberry Pi 4B/5 or Jetson Orin Nano + ESP32
Vision	5 MP 160° cam, optional pan-tilt, OAK-D Lite depth in ROS 2 kits
Lidar	D500 360° 2D in ROS 2 kits
Sensors	9-axis IMU, battery monitor, OLED, mic + speakers, LED
Runtime	Not published (3S 18650)
Speed	0.35 m/s
SDK	Same stack as the UGV Rover (ugv_rpi / ugv_jetson, JSON protocol, JupyterLab, ROS 2 Humble)

Common questions

How much does UGV Beast cost?

UGV Beast is listed at $265 – $752. At Waveshare direct, AI kits are $265–502. ROS 2 kit (D500 lidar + OAK-D Lite) $559.99 without a Pi, $711.99 with a Pi 4B 4 GB, $751.99 with a Pi 5 4 GB (October 2026). Jetson Orin Nano ROS 2 kit $1,097.99, or $554.99 without the Jetson. Amazon US $627–1,073 (ships from China). Cells not included.

Can UGV Beast be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is ~1–2 weeks direct. Waveshare's ROS 2 kits ship assembled with the lidar and OAK-D Lite fitted. Waveshare paused shipping for China's National Day holiday on October 1–4, 2026, resuming October 5, and ships by DHL or FedEx in about 3–8 working days plus duties.

Who makes UGV Beast?

UGV Beast is made by Waveshare. It came out in 2024.

Can UGV Beast be programmed?

Full SDK. Same stack as the UGV Rover (ugv_rpi / ugv_jetson, JSON protocol, JupyterLab, ROS 2 Humble).

Does UGV Beast have AI chat or LLM support?

Official LLM tools. Shares the UGV Rover ROS 2 stack, whose Waveshare tutorials cover Ollama-based natural-language control (unconfirmed for the Beast specifically).