AD-R1M Robot Platform

AD-R1M Robot Platform

AD-R1M Open Mobile Robot Platform

The AD-R1M Open Mobile Robot Platform Reference Design is a modular, extensible, and fully open-source framework developed to accelerate the design, prototyping, and deployment of autonomous mobile robots.

This reference design integrates key hardware and software components, including motor control, sensor fusion, localization, navigation, and communication, into a cohesive platform that supports rapid development and experimentation.

Whether you’re building a research prototype, an educational robot, or a commercial-grade autonomous system, this platform provides the flexibility and scalability needed to meet diverse application requirements. It is designed to be compatible with popular development tools, middleware (such as ROS 2), and embedded systems, making it ideal for both academic and industrial use.

In this documentation

Tutorials

Get started with hands-on introductions for the AD-R1M

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How-to guides

Step-by-step guides covering key operations and common tasks

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Explanation

Discussion and clarification of key topics

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Reference

Technical information: specifications, APIs, architecture

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Applications showcase

SLAM

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Multi-robot fleet

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Nvidia cuVSLAM

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GMSL Camera integration and image processing

Floor segmentation

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Object Detection

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Features

  • Open-source hardware and software design

  • Support for ROS 2 Humble, Jazzy

  • Differential drive mobile base with encoder feedback

  • Support for NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin for GPU-accelerated workloads

  • Gazebo simulation environment included

Components

Wide Dynamic Range, six axis IMU

ADIS16470

Front-facing ToF camera

EVAL-ADTF3175D-NXZ

FOC motor drives

ADRD3161-01Z

Robotics carrier for Raspberry Pi

ADRD4161-01Z

3S Li-ion battery pack and BMS

ADRD5161-01Z

Applications

  • Mobile robotics research and development

  • Autonomous navigation and SLAM algorithm development

  • Warehouse and logistics automation prototyping

  • Educational robotics platforms

  • Multi-robot setup management research

System Architecture

The AD-R1M platform consists of the following major subsystems:

  • Processing Unit: Raspberry Pi 5 (base) or NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (advanced)

  • Motion Control: Dual ADRD3161 motor driver boards with CAN interface

  • Power Management: ADRD5161 BMS board (3S or 12S battery variants)

  • Sensors: ADIS16470 IMU, ADTF3175D ToF camera, optional Intel RealSense

  • Connectivity: CAN bus, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, CRSF radio

Repository

Help and Support

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