Deep Robotics Lite3 Pro

The Pro ships ready-to-use with three components the Basic lacks: an onboard NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute module, factory-calibrated stereo depth cameras (front and rear), and a higher-capacity 18 Ah battery extending runtime by approximately 30 percent. The chassis, motors, and locomotion controller are identical between Basic and Pro. Pick Pro if you want autonomy and perception working out of the box.

Forward and rear stereo depth cameras feed a real-time obstacle-avoidance layer that overrides velocity commands when the robot detects a collision threat. RGB-D point clouds are published on standard ROS topics. The factory image includes a SLAM demonstration that builds a 2.5D map as the robot walks. Person-detection and follow modes are provided as demo applications.

Yes for waypoint-based navigation in pre-mapped environments. Build a map by tele-operating the robot through the space once with the included SLAM tool. After that, send goal poses on the move_base topic and the Lite3 Pro plans paths and follows them. Truly open-environment autonomous navigation (no prior map) requires additional perception hardware like a lidar.

Maximum walking speed is 2.5 m/s on flat ground. Practical sustained speed during navigation is 1 m/s to allow obstacle avoidance to react. Wireless control range is 100 meters (330 feet) line-of-sight with the included controller, or unlimited if you tunnel commands through Wi-Fi or 4G. Operating range per battery is approximately 5 km on flat terrain.

Yes. Stair climbing is rated for steps up to 20 cm (7.9 inches) with a tread depth of at least 25 cm (9.8 inches). Descent on slopes up to 30 degrees is supported. The robot uses its IMU and joint torques to detect step edges. For unfamiliar staircases, run the stair-detection demo first to confirm geometry. The robot will refuse to descend an unfamiliar staircase until it has confirmed traction.

Rated IP54: splash-resistant from any direction but not submersible. Light to moderate rain, dust, and dry snow are acceptable. Avoid pressure washing, river crossings, or operating in sustained heavy rain. Internal electronics are conformally coated. After any wet operation, dry the joints with a microfiber cloth and store in a dry environment.

The Pro publishes camera feeds, point clouds, joint states, and IMU data on standard ROS 2 topics. Inspection platforms that consume MQTT, ROS 2, or REST APIs can be wired in directly. Pre-built integrations exist for AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, and ROS 2 bridges to the major industrial historian systems. Custom protocol adapters require Python or C++ development on the Jetson.

Rated payload is 7.5 kg (17 lb) distributed. The factory cameras and Jetson account for approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb) of that budget, leaving 6.5 kg (14 lb) for additional sensors, robotic arms, or task payloads. Mount points are M5 threaded inserts on the back deck at standard 10 cm (3.9 inches) spacing. Off-center loads reduce stair-climbing capability so balance them as best you can.

Continuous walking with cameras and SLAM running: 2 to 2.5 hours per charge. Standby with periodic checks: 4 to 5 hours. Charging from empty takes 1.5 hours. The battery is hot-swappable and a second battery is sold separately. For 8-hour shifts, plan on two batteries plus the original, with rotation through the charger.

Yes within payload limits. The Pro has an Ethernet pass-through and 12V/24V power rails on the back deck that can power a small arm directly. Common pairings include the Elephant Robotics myArm series and the WidowX 250. The combined system requires you to coordinate the arm controller with the locomotion controller through ROS, since the two ship separately.

12-month manufacturer warranty covering motors, locomotion controller, Jetson compute module, and factory-installed cameras. Battery is warranted for 6 months or 200 charge cycles, whichever comes first. RoboticsSelect handles all warranty claims as the authorized dealer.