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What is the AgileX Tracer – Research?
The AgileX Tracer is a compact, two-wheel differential-drive AGV chassis built for indoor autonomy research and unmanned-delivery development. Its drive-by-wire architecture, universal wheels, and swing-arm independent suspension give it smooth, tight-radius maneuverability inside labs, hallways, and warehouse aisles, while still hauling payloads up to 100 kg. With a low 163.5 mm profile and aluminum mounting rails, it serves as a ready-made base for service robots, surveillance platforms, and custom autonomous-delivery prototypes.
RobotLAB positions the Tracer as a research and teaching platform: it ships as a bare drive-by-wire chassis (no sensors or cameras) controlled over a CAN/serial interface, with open-source ROS and ROS 2 packages for navigation, perception, and mapping. Teams add their own LiDAR, depth cameras, RTK, or onboard PC — or pair the Tracer with one of AgileX's R&D kits — to stand up a full autonomous stack. That makes it a flexible foundation for higher-ed robotics courses, graduate research, and corporate R&D groups validating indoor AMR concepts.
As a reseller and integrator, RobotLAB sells the Tracer outright at $7,590, offers it through leasing and a Robot-as-a-Service subscription, and backs every unit with professional setup, operator training, software updates, and ongoing technical support. The chassis carries a 1-year warranty, and our team helps you spec the right sensor kit, integration path, and deployment plan so the platform is productive on day one rather than a box of parts.
Specifications
Key specs
| Brand | AgileX |
| Model | Tracer (research chassis) |
| Type | Indoor two-wheel differential-drive AGV chassis |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 660 x 516 x 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Max Payload | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (no load) | 1.6 m/s |
| Motors | 2 x 150 W brushless |
| Battery | 24V 15Ah (upgradable to 24V 30Ah) |
| Operating Time (no load) | Up to 4 hours |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Min Ground Clearance | 30 mm |
| Max Climbable Slope (no load) | 8 degrees |
| Max Obstacle Height (no load) | 10 mm |
| Communication | CAN and serial interfaces |
| Software | Open-source ROS / ROS 2 packages |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Purchase Price | $7,590 |
How it works
AgileX Tracer – Research in detail
University & Graduate Autonomy Research
Robotics and computer-science programs use the Tracer as a standardized indoor base for SLAM, path planning, and multi-robot coordination work. Its ROS/ROS 2 support and CAN control interface let students and researchers swap in their own LiDAR, cameras, and compute, then iterate on navigation algorithms without building a chassis from scratch.
Indoor Unmanned-Delivery Prototyping
R&D teams building service and delivery robots use the Tracer's drive-by-wire chassis and 100 kg payload as the mobility layer beneath custom upper bodies — meal-running, parts-shuttling, or mail-delivery concepts validated in real corridors before committing to a production platform.
Lab Material & Sample Transport
The Tracer's differential drive and compact footprint make it well suited to moving research materials, equipment, and samples between labs, storage, and testing areas, where tight indoor maneuverability and a stable flat deck matter more than outdoor ruggedness.
Surveillance & Mobile Sensing Platforms
With aluminum T-slot rails for mounting sensors and a low center of gravity, the Tracer serves as a roaming base for indoor inspection, environmental monitoring, and security-patrol research projects that need a programmable, repeatable mobile platform.
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Questions & answers
About the AgileX Tracer – Research.
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Does the AgileX Tracer come with sensors, cameras, or a computer?
No. The Tracer ships as a bare drive-by-wire chassis — no LiDAR, cameras, or onboard PC. You add your own sensors and compute, or pair it with an AgileX R&D kit. RobotLAB can spec the right configuration for your project; call 1-87-RobotLAB to talk through options.
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Can I program the Tracer with ROS?
Yes. The Tracer is controlled over a CAN/serial interface and is supported by open-source ROS and ROS 2 packages for navigation, mapping, and perception, which is why it's popular for university and corporate autonomy research. RobotLAB's team can help you get the stack running during onboarding.
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How much can the Tracer carry and how long does it run?
The chassis carries up to 100 kg and runs up to 4 hours on the standard 24V 15Ah battery (no load); an upgradable 24V 30Ah battery extends runtime. Real-world runtime depends on payload and duty cycle.
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Is the Tracer meant for indoor or outdoor use?
It's an indoor AGV chassis. With universal wheels, a 30 mm ground clearance, and 1.6 m/s top speed, it's designed for labs, hallways, and warehouse floors rather than rough outdoor terrain. For outdoor research, ask us about AgileX Scout or Bunker platforms — call 1-87-RobotLAB.
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Can I lease the Tracer or buy it as a service instead of paying upfront?
Yes. Beyond the $7,590 purchase price, RobotLAB offers leasing and a Robot-as-a-Service subscription that bundles hardware, installation, training, software updates, and support into a monthly fee. Call 1-87-RobotLAB for current terms.
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What support and warranty does RobotLAB include?
Every Tracer comes with a 1-year warranty, plus RobotLAB's professional setup, operator training, software updates, and ongoing technical support as a U.S.-based integrator. We help you go from unboxing to a working research platform rather than leaving you with a chassis and a manual.
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