Hackerbot Industries provides a modular robotics platform that simplifies the development of custom robotic systems. Its Python SDK and integrated SLAM navigation, sensor processing, and manipulation capabilities allow developers to focus on robot behavior and application logic.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Developing custom robotics projects often requires significant expertise in low-level hardware control, sensor fusion, and complex navigation algorithms. This steep learning curve and the need to manage intricate system integrations can be a barrier for developers and enthusiasts aiming to bring their robotic concepts to life.
Solution
Hackerbot Industries offers a modular robotics platform designed to abstract complex underlying functionalities, enabling users to concentrate on robot behavior and application logic. The platform provides a robust foundation with integrated SLAM navigation, sensor processing, and power management, all accessible through a Python SDK. This approach simplifies the development lifecycle, allowing for rapid prototyping and deployment of advanced robotic systems. The hardware is also designed for extensibility, supporting customization for specific project requirements.
Target Audience
The primary customers are robotics developers, researchers, and advanced hobbyists seeking a flexible and powerful platform for building custom robotic applications, from AI-driven assistants to specialized automation tools.
Features
- LiDAR-based SLAM system for autonomous mapping, localization, and path planning with centimeter-level precision.
- Integrated sensor suite including cliff detection, bump sensors, and Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors for environmental awareness.
- Global shutter camera for motion-blur-free visual data acquisition, suitable for real-time computer vision tasks.
- Optional AI compute modules (up to 26 TOPS) for on-device machine learning inference.
- 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (DOF) robotic arm with precision kinematics and an integrated camera for object manipulation.
- Python SDK that abstracts complex robotics functions, allowing for intuitive control of navigation, manipulation, and sensor data.
- Modular hardware design with accessible CAD files and documented circuit boards for user customization.
- On-board power management system with a 5V @ 5A voltage regulator for powering custom payloads.
- Offline operation capability, eliminating cloud dependencies and ensuring full user control over the robot.