RVR

A small mobile vehicle with a base, four wheels, and a translucent chassis. Each set of two wheels shares a tracked cover.
Unbox and drive! Photo: Sphero

RVR is a fast and nimble mobile robot shaped like an all-terrain tank. It's designed as a programmable platform for beginners, students, and hobbyists. You can drive it manually and program autonomous behaviors out of the box. You can also expand the robot using additional hardware.

Creator

Sphero

Year
2019
Country
United States 🇺🇸
Categories
Features
Meet Sphero's RVR. Video: Sphero

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Did you know?

The robot's name is pronounced either "R-V-R" or "rover."

A robotic vehicle rides down some loosely stacked binders while children look on in amazement.
Ready to roll. Photo: Sphero
A small mobile vehicle with a base, tracked wheels and electronics sits on a desk next to a laptop.
Make the RVR you want to see in the world. Photo: Sphero

Specs

Overview

Controller uses high-resolution encoders, 9-axis IMU, and proprietary algorithms to drive perfectly straight, as well as turn and stop with high accuracy. Balanced center of gravity, wide stance for stability, mounting plate, removable protective rollcage. Payload of about 0.9 kilograms (2 pounds).

Status

Ongoing

Year

2019

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Width
21.6 cm
Height
11.4 cm (2 cm body clearance)
Length
18.5 cm
Weight
1 kg
Speed
7.2 km/h
Sensors

Current-draw sensor, full 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer), ambient light sensor, high-resolution 20-pole magnetic encoders, IR sensors, RGB sensors with normalizing LED and focus lens.

Actuators

Two compact DC motors with gearboxes (22.5:1 gear ratio) and steel-reinforced axles.

Compute

Control board with 5-V 2.1-A USB-A power and data. Four-pin UART expansion port (RX, TX, GND, 5V, with 3.3V signals), compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, and more. Ten individually addressable RGB LEDs.

Software

Programmable with Sphero Edu app. Open SDK, and third-party integration libraries for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and BBC micro:bit.

Power

Removable, rechargeable battery, with up to 2 hours of operation (depending on use). USB-C charging. 5-V 2.1-A USB-A output to power additional devices.

Cost
$200 (On Kickstarter. Shipping to customers in October 2019.)