Off-Road Tracked Robot with Dual ESP32 & Raspberry Pi 5 Controller

Description

UGV Beast is a tracked robotic platform designed to tackle complex terrain with ease, built for research and development work in robotics and artificial intelligence. Its all-aluminium structure offers strength and durability, making it suitable for both indoor testing and outdoor missions, where stability and resistance are essential. The tracks, combined with an independent suspension system, provide smooth traction and excellent obstacle-clearing ability, turning it into a true miniature off-road vehicle.

At the heart of the system is a dual-controller architecture: an ESP32 (included) dedicated to managing the motors, sensors and onboard peripherals, and a Raspberry Pi 5 (available separately, see related products), which provides the processing power needed for advanced computer vision and autonomous control applications. This division of tasks ensures stability and responsiveness, letting the user focus on developing custom algorithms and functions without worrying about low-level management.

One of the Beast’s strengths is its vision system. The 5-megapixel wide-angle camera (included), mounted on a two-axis pan-tilt head, offers wide visual exploration possibilities, supported by powerful LEDs for use even in low-light conditions. Remote control is simple and immediate via browser, with no extra installation required: just access the built-in web app to view the real-time video stream, drive the robot’s movements and monitor vital parameters such as battery status, CPU and memory. It can also be controlled with the joystick included in the package.

The Beast is also designed to be easily expandable: thanks to the standard rails and the multi-function plate, accessories such as lidar, stereo cameras or other dedicated sensors can be fitted. Combined with ROS2 support and dedicated kits, it becomes an ideal platform for mapping, autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence projects applied to mobile robotics.

Powered by three 18650 batteries (available separately, see related products) with a built-in UPS module, the robot can be recharged without interrupting operations, giving it considerable autonomy and practicality. Rounding out the package are open-source resources, detailed documentation and interactive tutorials, making it suitable not only for researchers and experts but also for students and makers who want to get into advanced robotics with a powerful, reliable platform that can grow alongside their ideas.

UGV Beast – Open-Source AI Tracked Robot

Open-source tracked robot designed to tackle any terrain, featuring a dual ESP32 + Raspberry Pi 5 controller (not included) and a high-resolution pan-tilt camera.
Its aluminium structure, off-road traction and ROS2 integration make it a reliable, powerful platform for research, education and the development of mobile artificial intelligence applications.

Dual Architecture with Raspberry Pi 5 and ESP32

The heart of the UGV Beast is a combination of power and reliability: the Raspberry Pi 5 (not included) acts as the host controller, handling artificial intelligence, computer vision, real-time video streaming via WebRTC and advanced Python and ROS2 applications.
Working alongside it is the ESP32 sub-controller, responsible for low-level control: high-frequency PID regulation, motor speed management, pan-tilt system control and feedback, IMU sensor reading and battery monitoring.
This balanced architecture lets the robot combine advanced computing power with immediate responsiveness, ensuring stability and performance even in complex scenarios.

2-Axis Pan-Tilt System with Full Rotation

The UGV Beast features an advanced vision system with 360° horizontal rotation and 120° vertical rotation, providing an extremely wide field of view.
Thanks to precise control managed by the ESP32 and the power of the Raspberry Pi 5, the robot can monitor its surroundings, perform object tracking and run real-time computer vision applications.
A system ideal for autonomous exploration, surveillance and artificial intelligence projects applied to mobile robotics.

Integrated Audio System with Microphone and Speech Synthesis

The UGV Beast has a built-in microphone and a complete audio system with speakers and a dedicated driver board.
Thanks to the Raspberry Pi 5 (not included), the robot supports advanced functions such as voice recognition, real-time audio interaction and speech synthesis (text-to-speech).
The 3.5 mm jack output also allows external speakers or additional peripherals to be connected, extending communication and interaction possibilities.
A module that turns the robot into an interactive platform ideal for educational, research and assistance applications.

Expandable Structure with Lidar and Additional Sensor Support

The UGV Beast is designed to be highly modular: in addition to the built-in camera, it has dedicated brackets for fitting an optional Lidar sensor and other vision or detection modules.
The supplied multi-function plates allow various accessories to be mounted precisely, offering maximum flexibility for developing advanced applications.
Combined with the Raspberry Pi 5 and ROS2, this expandability makes the robot ideal for SLAM mapping, autonomous navigation and applied research in mobile robotics.

Simple Connection via Smartphone Hotspot

The UGV Beast can be connected to the internet immediately using a smartphone hotspot, which provides direct connectivity to the Raspberry Pi 5.
Thanks to wireless support, the robot can be controlled remotely via browser, giving access to real-time video streaming and AI functions with no need for dedicated networks.
A practical, flexible system that keeps the robot always ready to use, wherever you are.

Remote Control via Browser on PC, Tablet and Smartphone

Thanks to the Raspberry Pi 5, the UGV Beast offers a complete control interface accessible from any connected device: PC, tablet or smartphone.
Through the browser you can view the real-time video stream, monitor system status (CPU, RAM, battery) and manage movement and vision commands.
An intuitive, cross-platform system with no extra software required, ideal for testing, research and telepresence applications.

Built-in OLED Display for Status and Telemetry

The UGV Beast has a built-in OLED display that shows key information in real time, such as IP addresses, Ethernet/Wi-Fi connection status, signal strength and other system parameters.
This lets you keep the robot’s operating conditions under control at all times without needing to connect to the software, for practical, immediate feedback during testing and configuration.

Aluminium Chassis and Tracks with Independent Suspension

The UGV Beast’s body is built from 2 mm aluminium alloy, ensuring strength, durability and long service life even under heavy-duty conditions.
The tracked chassis is fitted with independent shock-absorbing suspension, able to tackle rough terrain with stability and smoothness.
Together with advanced control via the Raspberry Pi 5, these features make the robot ideal for outdoor applications, autonomous exploration and testing on uneven surfaces.

Real-Time Object Recognition and Tracking

Thanks to the Raspberry Pi 5 and the built-in pan-tilt camera, the UGV Beast can recognise and follow coloured objects such as balls or visual markers.
This function is ideal for computer vision testing, machine learning experiments and interactive educational activities, allowing the development of detection and tracking algorithms with practical applications in mobile robotics.