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The AgileX Ranger Mini is a compact omnidirectional unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) built for robotics research, higher-ed labs, and applied autonomy projects. Its standout capability is a four-wheel independent steering, four-wheel drive chassis: instead of a fixed steering geometry, all four wheels articulate so the platform can spin in place at zero radius, crab sideways, move diagonally, and steer Ackermann-style. That lets it thread tight indoor spaces and navigate cluttered real-world environments that a conventional differential or car-steer rover cannot. AgileX provides an open-source SDK with ROS1/ROS2 and Python support over a standard CAN bus, and the deck carries aluminum T-slot rails so teams can bolt on LiDAR, cameras, robot arms, and compute.
RobotLAB sells, leases, and RaaS-subscribes the Ranger Mini to research institutions and engineering teams across the United States. As a reseller and integrator, we go beyond shipping a box: we configure the platform for your sensor and compute stack, validate the ROS environment, train your students or engineers, and stand behind it with nationwide service. The purchase price through RobotLAB is $11,900, with a Robot-as-a-Service option for programs that prefer operating budget over capital outlay.
Because the Ranger Mini sits in the middle of AgileX's research lineup — more maneuverable than the differential Scout, more compact than the large Bunker, and more flexible than the fixed-Ackermann Hunter — it is a frequent choice for labs that need one versatile chassis to host many experiments. If you are weighing it against those siblings, the comparison table below maps the trade-offs, and our team can walk you through which platform fits your curriculum or research roadmap.
| Purchase Price | $10,800 |
| Robot-as-a-Service | From $249/month (RobotLAB) |
| Brand | AgileX |
| Type | Omnidirectional UGV / mobile robot chassis |
| Drive / steering | 4-wheel independent drive + 4-wheel independent steering |
| Motion modes | Spin (zero-radius), Traverse, Diagonal, Ackermann |
| Dimensions | 720 x 500 x 345 mm (per AgileX) |
| Wheelbase | 494 mm |
| Tread | 364 mm |
| Ground clearance | 105 mm |
| Min. turning radius | 0 mm (spin in place) |
| Max payload | 100 kg (AgileX official; 120 kg cited by some distributors) |
| Max speed | Up to 2.0 m/s (~7.2 km/h) |
| Max gradient | 15 degrees at full load |
| Battery | 48V lithium iron phosphate, 24Ah |
| Runtime | Up to 7-8 hours |
| Range | Up to 35 km per charge |
| Charge time | Approx. 1.5 hours |
| Communication | CAN bus; open-source SDK (ROS1/ROS2/Python) |
| Mounting | Aluminum T-slot rails |
| Protection rating | IP54 |
| Operating temperature | -20 degrees C to 45-50 degrees C |
The Ranger Mini is purpose-built for higher-ed and research labs. Its open ROS1/ROS2 SDK, CAN bus interface, and T-slot mounting rails make it a blank-canvas platform for SLAM, path planning, multi-robot coordination, and control-theory experiments. The omnidirectional drive is especially valuable for teaching and studying holonomic motion that car-steered platforms cannot demonstrate. RobotLAB supports these deployments with setup, ROS validation, and faculty training.
Zero-radius spin and sideways crab motion let the Ranger Mini reposition in confined aisles, lab benches, and doorways without the multi-point maneuvering a conventional rover needs. This makes it well suited to indoor inspection, mapping, and human-robot interaction studies in offices, warehouses, and manufacturing floors where space is limited.
With a rated payload well above its own footprint and modular T-slot mounting, the platform serves as a mobile base for LiDAR rigs, depth cameras, and lightweight robot arms. Teams use it to prototype autonomous mobile manipulation, environmental monitoring, and data-collection missions before committing to a production platform.
Four-wheel independent suspension, an IP54-rated chassis, and a multi-hour battery let the Ranger Mini move between lab and light outdoor terrain. That suits applied projects in facilities monitoring, agriculture-adjacent research, and campus-scale autonomy demonstrations. Verify outdoor terrain limits and gradient with RobotLAB for your specific use.
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Its four-wheel independent steering. Unlike the differential-drive Scout or the car-style Ackermann Hunter, the Ranger Mini can spin in place at zero radius, crab straight sideways, and move diagonally. That omnidirectional motion is what makes it ideal for tight indoor spaces and for research into holonomic control. To talk through which AgileX platform fits your project, call 1-87-RobotLAB.
Yes. It is designed for robotics research and education, with an open-source SDK supporting ROS1, ROS2, and Python over CAN bus, plus T-slot rails for mounting your own sensors and compute. RobotLAB configures and validates the ROS environment and trains your team. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to discuss a classroom or lab deployment.
The purchase price through RobotLAB is $11,900. We also offer a Robot-as-a-Service subscription starting around , plus leasing, so programs can use operating rather than capital budget. Call 1-87-RobotLAB for a quote tailored to your funding model.
The chassis is IP54-rated with four-wheel independent suspension and handles light outdoor terrain and gradients up to about 15 degrees at full load. It is primarily an indoor/outdoor research platform rather than a rugged all-weather field vehicle. Confirm your specific terrain and environmental requirements with RobotLAB at 1-87-RobotLAB.
AgileX rates the platform at roughly 100 kg payload (some distributors cite 120 kg), and the aluminum T-slot rails let you mount LiDAR, depth cameras, robot arms, and compute units. RobotLAB can spec and integrate a sensor and compute stack for you. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to scope an integration.
Yes. As a nationwide reseller and integrator, RobotLAB handles setup, ROS environment validation, operator and faculty training, and ongoing service across the United States. You are not on your own with a chassis from overseas. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to learn what is included.
AgileX specifies up to 7-8 hours of runtime and about 35 km of range from the 48V lithium iron phosphate battery, with roughly a 1.5-hour recharge. Real-world runtime depends on payload, terrain, and duty cycle. Call 1-87-RobotLAB to match the platform to your mission profile.
A rugged 4WD differential-drive UGV platform with a 50 kg payload, in-place turning, and open ROS/CAN integration — ideal for outdoor robotics research and autonomy development. Sold, deployed, and serviced nationwide by RobotLAB.
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