ROBOTIS and OSRF, recently announced a TurtleBot 3 (TB3), that will cost around $500. This got me thinking about the previous version, TurtleBot 2(TB2), which was really an evolutionary approach to a creation, driven by a desire for affordability.
The TB2 utilizes a Kobuki Base, for a standalone cost of approximately $350, plus $55 for a charging station(formerly an iCreate 2 base, with an associated cost of $200 inclusive of base).
There are two distributors in North America, Clearpath Robotics, and Dabit Industries, both offer an “essentials kit” as follows.
TurtleBot 2 |
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| Features | ClearPath Robotics | Dabbit Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Cost: | $1,049 USD | Cost: $1,050 USD |
| Base | Kobuki | Kobuki |
| Battery | 2200 mAh Li-Po Battery | 4400mAh Battery |
| Charger | Fast Charger | Docking Station |
| Mounting Hardware | Yes | Yes |
| Other | USB TurtleBot Installer | USB TurtleBot Installer |