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Overview
What is the AgileX Autokit – Research?
The AgileX AutoKit is a full-stack autonomous-driving development and education kit built on the open-source Autoware framework and ROS. Rather than a standalone robot, it is a sensor-and-compute package that mounts onto an AgileX unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) chassis, turning a bare research rover into a complete self-driving platform for perception, mapping, localization, navigation, and obstacle avoidance. RobotLAB resells, configures, and supports the AutoKit for universities and industry R&D teams across the United States.
The standard kit ships with an onboard industrial PC (ASUS VC66, Intel i7-9700, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), a RoboSense RS-LiDAR-16 16-channel 3D LiDAR, an LCD display, and a USB-to-CAN module that bridges the autonomy stack to the robot's drive system. A Pro configuration adds RTK GPS, an IMU, and a camera for outdoor, GNSS-referenced autonomy. The goal is to cut integration effort: the compute, sensors, interfaces, and documentation arrive pre-matched so teams can focus on algorithms instead of wiring.
As a reseller, RobotLAB pairs the AutoKit with a compatible AgileX chassis (Scout 2.0, Scout Mini, Bunker, Hunter 2.0, or Ranger Mini), validates the integration, and provides onboarding, training, and ongoing service. Buyers can purchase outright or ask about leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service options. Because the kit is an add-on, final capabilities such as speed, payload, and runtime depend on the chassis it is mounted to. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to scope the right chassis-plus-kit combination for your program.
Specifications
Key specs
| Brand | AgileX |
| Product type | Autonomous-driving development kit (sensor + compute add-on) |
| Software framework | Autoware (open source) on ROS |
| Onboard computer | ASUS VC66 IPC, Intel i7-9700 (8-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| LiDAR | RoboSense RS-LiDAR-16 (16-channel 3D) |
| Display | LCD display included |
| Chassis interface | USB-to-CAN module |
| Pro version adds | RTK GPS, IMU, camera |
| Compatible chassis | Scout 2.0, Scout Mini, Bunker, Hunter 2.0, Ranger Mini |
| Max speed / payload / runtime | Chassis-dependent (Contact for details) |
| Core functions | Perception, mapping, localization, navigation, obstacle avoidance |
| Purchase Price | $20,000 |
How it works
AgileX Autokit – Research in detail
University autonomous-driving research and teaching
Robotics, mechatronics, and computer-science programs use the AutoKit as a turnkey Autoware/ROS platform for courses and graduate research in perception, SLAM, path planning, and obstacle avoidance. Because the compute and 16-channel LiDAR are pre-integrated, students reach a working autonomy stack in days instead of a semester of hardware bring-up, and instructors get reproducible hardware across a cohort.
Industrial autonomy product pre-research
Engineering teams prototyping inspection, surveying, security-patrol, or last-meter logistics robots use the AutoKit to validate algorithms on real hardware before committing to a custom build. The open Autoware stack and CAN interface let teams swap chassis and tune the autonomy pipeline against their own deployment environment, urban or off-road.
Off-road and all-terrain autonomy
Mounted on a rugged chassis such as the Bunker (tracked) or Scout 2.0 (4WD), the AutoKit supports research into autonomous operation beyond paved roads — agriculture, mining, site inspection, and field robotics — where the 3D LiDAR and (in the Pro kit) RTK GPS handle uneven terrain and GNSS-referenced navigation.
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Questions & answers
About the AgileX Autokit – Research.
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Is the AutoKit a complete robot or an add-on?
It is an add-on. The AutoKit is a sensor-and-compute package (LiDAR, industrial PC, display, USB-to-CAN module, and Autoware/ROS software) that mounts onto a separate AgileX chassis such as the Scout 2.0, Bunker, Hunter 2.0, Scout Mini, or Ranger Mini. RobotLAB can supply both the kit and a matched chassis together. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to scope a full vehicle.
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What software does the AutoKit run?
It is built on Autoware, the open-source autonomous-driving framework, running on ROS. AgileX provides tutorials and sample code spanning beginner to advanced topics across motion control, communication, navigation, and mapping. Because the stack is open source, research teams can modify and extend the autonomy pipeline freely.
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What is the difference between the standard AutoKit and the Pro version?
The standard kit includes the ASUS VC66 industrial PC (i7-9700, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), a RoboSense RS-LiDAR-16, an LCD display, and a USB-to-CAN module; it does not include GPS. The Pro version adds RTK GPS, an IMU, and a camera for outdoor, GNSS-referenced autonomy. RobotLAB can quote either configuration — call 1-87-RobotLAB.
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Which chassis should I pair it with?
The AutoKit is compatible with the AgileX Scout 2.0, Scout Mini, Bunker, Hunter 2.0, and Ranger Mini. Choice depends on your environment: Ackermann-steer Hunter 2.0 for car-like urban research, 4WD Scout 2.0 for general all-terrain, or the tracked Bunker for rough off-road. RobotLAB will recommend a fit for your use case at 1-87-RobotLAB.
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What is the speed, payload, and runtime?
Because the AutoKit is an add-on, those figures depend on the chassis it is mounted to, not the kit itself. AgileX cites reference figures around 1.5 m/s, 100 kg payload, and up to 240 minutes runtime for representative configurations, but your actual numbers vary by platform. Contact RobotLAB at 1-87-RobotLAB for the spec of a specific chassis-plus-kit build.
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Can I lease the AutoKit or buy it as a service?
Yes. RobotLAB sells the AutoKit outright at $20,000, and also offers leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) arrangements that can bundle the chassis, deployment, training, and support. This is useful for grant-funded programs or pilots that prefer operating budget over capital. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to discuss terms.
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Does RobotLAB help with setup and training?
Yes. As a nationwide robotics integrator, RobotLAB validates the kit-and-chassis integration, handles onboarding, and provides training and ongoing service. You get a working Autoware/ROS platform plus a U.S.-based support contact rather than a box of parts. Reach the team at 1-87-RobotLAB.
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