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Duckiebot (DB-J)
Duckiebot (DB-J)
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$362 USD
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$362 USD
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What's in the box
What's in the box
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Dimensions
Dimensions
Instructions
Instructions
Bring Your Robot Autonomy Education & Research to the Next Level
The Duckiebot is a fully programmable, self-driving car designed for hands-on robotics and AI education. Built on years of development and feedback from top university professors, researchers, and learners worldwide, this DIY kit is the perfect platform for exploring robot autonomy and AI-driven mobile robotics autonomous behaviors
Key Features:
- Mature Design: Refined through extensive iterations and user feedback from educators and researchers.
Technical Specifications:
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Chassis:
- Differential drive configuration
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Sensors:
- Hall effect sensor wheel encoders
- Front-facing 160° FOV camera
- Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Front-facing time-of-flight sensor
- Battery diagnostics
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Actuators:
- 2 DC motors
- 4 Addressable RGB LEDs (controllable in intensity, color, and frequency)
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Computation:
- NVIDIA Jetson Nano 4GB developer kit: with original NVIDIA Jetson Nano 4GB modules and 3rd-party carrier boards
- NVIDIA Jetson Nano 4GB developer kit: with original NVIDIA Jetson Nano 4GB modules and 3rd-party carrier boards
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Memory:
- Fast 64 GB microSD card, class 10, U3
- Fast 64 GB microSD card, class 10, U3
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Power:
- Smart Duckiebattery: 10Ah, 2x2A USB outputs, 4.5A max
- Provides live diagnostics and soft shutdown
- Provides live diagnostics and soft shutdown
- Smart Duckiebattery: 10Ah, 2x2A USB outputs, 4.5A max
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User Interface:
- OLED Screen
- Shutdown button
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Complete DIY Kit: All components needed to assemble and calibrate your Duckiebot are included.
Power adapter not included (5V, 2A, micro-USB recommended).
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No Soldering Required: Everything is designed for easy assembly.
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Online course: This Duckiebot (DB21J4) is recommended for the "Self-Driving Cars with Duckietown" massive open online course. You will also need a city track to take full advantage of the learning experiences. Duckiebot and a small Duckietown city track are available in the Duckiebot MOOC starter kit.
Variants:
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No Jetson / DIY Assembly: choose this variant if you already have a Jetson Nano 4GB Developer's kit. Note that not all developer kits are the same. Make sure it can boot or made to boot from SD card. The Duckiebot comes in a box of parts requiring assembly, which takes roughly 3-4 hours.
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Jetson 4GB / DIY Assembly: includes a pre-flashed and tested Jetson Nano 4GB Developer's Kit, and comes disassebled. Assembly and initialization require approximately 3-4 hours.
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(NEW!) Jetson 4GB / Assembled: looking to hit the ground running? This ready-to-go Duckiebot arrives assembled, initialized, and tested; saving you time and uncertainty for your course preparations. Customized robot names available on request. Assembled robots require additional 15 days for delivery.
Looking to build a lab or start a classroom? Check out the classroom bundles.
























































