ManufacturerTrossen Robotics, LLCRobot model · No. 3

SLATE

Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) · Research & Development

CommercialUSA

Key fact12 V / 2 A · In the Market – YES

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Model details

Model specifications

Auxiliary output12 V / 2 A

AvailabilityIn the Market – YES

Battery24 V 18 Ah lithium

ChargingPlug-in charger; auto-charging dock supported/currently advertised.

Communication to hostUSB-Serial

Dimensions500 × 500 × 222 mm

DriveDifferential

Maximum speed1.0 m/s / 3.6 km/h

Motors2 × 350 W hub motors

NationalityUnited States

Payload capacity70 kg

Payload surfaceApprox. 500 × 500 mm

Power outputVBAT 19–29 V / 5 A

ROS 2Humble / Ubuntu 22.04 and Jazzy / Ubuntu 24.04 supported

Runtime10–12 hours

SafetyEmergency-stop switch + anti-collision bar

Suspension2-wheel independent with 4 support casters

Turning radius0°

Weight40 kg

Wheel diameter165 mm

Wheel separation/tread392 mm

About the SLATE

SLATE is Trossen Robotics’ compact low-profile UGV/mobile base designed for robotics research, autonomous-navigation development, payload transport and mobile-manipulation projects. The 40 kg platform carries up to 70 kg, provides zero-radius differential-drive movement, runs for approximately 10–12 hours and integrates directly with ROS/ROS 2. It is also used as the mobile base beneath Trossen’s Mobile AI platform.

Typical applications: Research & Development, Development Platform, Mobile Robotic Platforms, Logistics & Warehousing.

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