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A1 ROS Tank

XiaoR Geek (China) · 2020 · All XiaoR Geek robots

$699 – $949
AvailableVia SSH / web / bridgeJetson NanoLidar SLAM4-DOF armTouchscreen
Weeks+Shipping: ~1–3 weeks.
Remote control: ROS runs on the Jetson Nano. A laptop on the same network can view maps and send goals through ROS tools (unconfirmed), and the phone app builds maps and navigates.

Overview

A tracked ROS robot with a 4-DOF gripper arm (31 cm long with the claw closed) on the front deck. It builds lidar maps, plans paths and navigates around obstacles indoors, and its camera handles color recognition, line following and following a moving target. The arm can be swapped for XiaoR's A2 arm on request. It is the same class of robot as Hiwonder's JetTank, also on the end-of-life Jetson Nano.

At a glance
Type
Wheeled robot · Ready-made dev rovers
Maker
XiaoR Geek (China)
Released
2020
Price
$699 – $949
Status
Available
Best for
Ages 14+
Programming
Full SDK

Price and shipping

XiaoR Geek store prices (October 2026), $699 without a Jetson Nano or $949 with one. Shipping is extra, and duties are paid by the buyer. Some countries get a battery box and charger instead of the battery, so a 12 V pack rated over 5 A is needed. Year based on the store listing (Apr 2020).

Shipping: ~1–3 weeks. Ships from Shenzhen within 3 days of payment, then 5–7 business days by DHL or UPS. Duties and taxes are paid by the buyer. XiaoR Geek store ↗

Specifications

CategoryWheeled rovers · Ready-made dev rovers
Released2020
CountryChina
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyNavigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM supportNone · No LLM features listed. ROS and Python run on the Jetson Nano.
MuJoCo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Best forAges 14+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera, Depth camera, Lidar
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeNVIDIA Jetson
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size30 × 23 × 35 cm without the arm, about 4 kg
DriveTracks driven by brushed DC motors with 360-line AB encoders
ComputeNVIDIA Jetson Nano 4 GB
Vision1080p camera on a pan-tilt head, plus a depth camera (model not published)
Lidar2D lidar (model not published)
Sensors9-axis IMU, motor encoders, battery voltage display. A touchscreen sits on the top deck
RuntimeNot published (8400 mAh lithium battery)
SpeedNot published
SDKROS with Python and C, a phone app for mapping and navigation, and a tutorial book with full source code

Common questions

How much does A1 ROS Tank cost?

A1 ROS Tank is listed at $699 – $949. XiaoR Geek store prices (October 2026), $699 without a Jetson Nano or $949 with one. Shipping is extra, and duties are paid by the buyer. Some countries get a battery box and charger instead of the battery, so a 12 V pack rated over 5 A is needed. Year based on the store listing (Apr 2020).

Can A1 ROS Tank be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is ~1–3 weeks. Ships from Shenzhen within 3 days of payment, then 5–7 business days by DHL or UPS. Duties and taxes are paid by the buyer.

Who makes A1 ROS Tank?

A1 ROS Tank is made by XiaoR Geek (China). It came out in 2020.

Can A1 ROS Tank be programmed?

Full SDK. ROS with Python and C, a phone app for mapping and navigation, and a tutorial book with full source code.

Does A1 ROS Tank have AI chat or LLM support?

None. No LLM features listed. ROS and Python run on the Jetson Nano.

What age is A1 ROS Tank for?

Ages 14+ (estimated).

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