Differential drive
A mobile base architecture that controls turning through the relative speeds of its drive wheels. Validate behavior against wheel contact, load, floor and control configuration.
Compare differential-drive platforms ↗ROBOTICS KNOWLEDGE
Mobile robotics glossary: platforms, ROS and JDM.
Definitions of the terms used in platform selection and custom development.
Robotics glossary
Standard robot platform
A mobile foundation with defined configurations and mounting interfaces. Complete application functions depend on upper modules, software and integration.
Standard platform or custom development ↗4WS4WD
Four-wheel steering and four-wheel drive. Motion modes depend on mechanics, control software and configuration.
SR-X700 four-wheel steering platform ↗AGV
Automated guided vehicle, typically used for material transport. Guidance and autonomy depend on the specific product.
Factory delivery application ↗AMR
Autonomous mobile robot. Confirm localization, planning, environmental response, safety and fleet functions for the product.
Assess a mobile robot platform ↗JDM
Joint design and manufacturing. Customer and supplier agree shared development and manufacturing responsibilities, deliverables, acceptance and intellectual property for a project.
Joint development process ↗ODM
Original design manufacturing. Define the supplier's design, development and manufacturing scope, along with deliverables and rights in the project agreement.
Define design and manufacturing scope ↗OEM
Original equipment manufacturer. In robot procurement, define the existing customer design, branding, manufacturing requirements and supplier responsibilities; the label alone does not establish delivery scope.
Compare project responsibilities ↗ROS compatibility
Software or interface integration with a ROS ecosystem. Confirm distribution, drivers, messages and tested scope; compatibility does not imply universal plug-and-play operation.
ROS integration checklist ↗LiDAR-SLAM
Simultaneous localization and mapping using LiDAR observations. Performance depends on environment, sensors and algorithms.
SR-C sensors and specifications ↗