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Robotont 3-an accessible 3D-printable ROS-supported open-source mobile robot for education and research.

Eva Mõtshärg¹, Veiko Vunder¹, Renno Raudmäe¹

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Summary

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Robotont 3 is an open-source educational robot utilizing 3D-printing and accessible components. This design enhances ease of fabrication, assembly, and modularity for engineering education.

Keywords:

3D-printing PCB design Robot Operating System (ROS)citizen manufacturing educational robotics modular hardware open-source hardware robot design

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Area of Science:

Engineering Education
Robotics
Open Source Hardware

Background:

Educational robots are crucial for engineering training and fostering technology trust.
Accessibility and modularity are key factors in selecting educational technology platforms.
Safe, low-barrier manufacturing methods are essential for robot development and student engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce Robotont 3, an open-source mobile robot designed for educational purposes.
To enhance the accessibility, scalability, and flexibility of educational robotic platforms.
To promote open hardware practices in the development of educational robots.

Main Methods:

Utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D-printing for robot chassis manufacturing.
Employing a dedicated system board sourced from online printed circuit board (PCB) assembly services.
Adhering to open hardware principles: design transparency, permissive licensing, accessible manufacturing, and comprehensive documentation.
Implementing Semantic Versioning for improved development maintainability.

Main Results:

Robotont 3 maintains the technical capabilities of previous versions.
Features an improved hardware setup for easier fabrication and assembly.
Demonstrates enhanced modularity, increasing platform accessibility, scalability, and flexibility in educational contexts.

Conclusions:

Robotont 3 represents an accessible, scalable, and flexible open-source robotic platform for engineering education.
The adoption of FDM 3D-printing and accessible PCB assembly services lowers manufacturing barriers.
Open hardware practices and clear documentation foster continuous development and student engagement.