Puzzlebot SDK Suite is the Complete Solution for Robotics Education and Research
From foundational control to advanced autonomy, the Puzzlebot SDK Suite brings every level of robotics development to your fingertips.
Puzzlebot SDK is designed to take you through every level of autonomy in robotics.
The "Autonomy Hierarchy" is a structured learning path from basic control to advanced autonomy.
The hierarchy includes:
Robot Control: Implement advanced control algorithms and test them with the robotic system.
Reactive Navigation: Navigation in an unknown environment, avoiding obstacles.
Mapping: Develop a virtual map of the environment and analyse how uncertainties impact the map's accuracy.
Map-Based Localisation: Determine position within the map and navigate more precisely.
Navigation and Path Planning: Navigation of mobile robots in complex environments.
Advanced Robotics: Advanced decision-making techniques, collaborative robotics (manipulators), and their implementation in Industry 4.0.
Current SDK’s and simulators focus only on advanced robotics, but Puzzlebot SDK bridges the gap from foundational to advanced learning
All-in-One Robotics Learning Solution
What makes us Unique?
The Puzzlebot SDK suite comprises three SDK versions; Python, Gazebo, and ROS - each tailored to different user levels and learning objectives.
They provide an integrated and progressive learning experience, enabling users to develop from beginner-level robotic programming to advanced autonomy.
Three SDK Options available:
Puzzlebot SDK - Python // Puzzlebot SDK - Gazebo // Puzzlebot SDK - ROS
Puzzlebot SDK - Python
A beginner-friendly 2D simulator developed by MCR2:
Developed using Python, this simulator is perfect for high school and undergraduate students, or anyone new to robotics.
Learn to control basic actuators like motors and work with concepts such as systems, control, and dynamics to low-level robotic control and localisation concepts.
Simulate and test your algorithms seamlessly using the SDK.
Communicate with the Puzzlebot and test simulated algorithms on the real Puzzlebot platform.
Compatible with Windows, Ubuntu, and Mac
Puzzlebot SDK - Gazebo
A bridge to more advanced robotic concepts:
This custom MCR2 framework allows interaction with the Gazebo 3D simulator without ROS, bridging beginners to advanced systems.
Suitable for high school to postgraduate students.
Learn about advanced robotic concepts like navigation, AI, mapping, and path planning.
Simulate and test your algorithms seamlessly using the SDK.
Use Python scripts developed in the previous SDK.
Communicate with the Puzzlebot and test simulated algorithms on the real Puzzlebot platform.
Compatible with Ubuntu.
Puzzlebot SDK - ROS
Advanced Gazebo and ROS integration
Dive into the full Gazebo and ROS experience.
This is the ideal choice for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and engineers.
Learn complex concepts like multi-agent systems, ROS-based control, trajectory tracking, and AI integration.
Adapt previous Python scripts for use with ROS and Gazebo and connect to the real Puzzlebot.
Integration with MATLAB* and LabVIEW*.
Compatible with Ubuntu, ROS1 and ROS2
Click here to register interest in the Puzzlebot SDK Suite
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