Build a Fault-Tolerant Robot Navigator on Raspberry Pi 5

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine a delivery robot that keeps moving even when a motor fails. This kit teaches you to build exactly that. Your robot will detect encoder anomalies from MPU9250 IMU data, isolate the failed motor, and recalculate a navigation path using remaining three motors — graceful degradation in action.

What You'll Build

A four-wheel differential drive robot running on Raspberry Pi 5, equipped with real-time failure detection. It navigates a defined space, and when a motor failure is induced, the onboard logic immediately re-routes, adjusts power distribution, and continues the mission without human intervention. The result is a robot that autonomously adapts to hardware faults, a critical skill for advanced robotics projects.

What You'll Learn

• Integrating encoder feedback with DC motors for real-time state monitoring
• Implementing fault detection algorithms using MPU9250 IMU and encoder discrepancy
• Writing Python scripts for path replanning under actuator failure on a custom ROS-based stack
• Configuring Pi 5 with NVMe SSD for high-speed data logging during autonomous missions

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is built for intermediate makers aged 15-21 who want to move beyond basic line-following robots. It fits perfectly into CBSE Class 11-12 science exhibitions, B.Tech ECE/EEE autonomous systems projects, and Smart India Hackathon prototypes. ATL Tinkering Lab mentors will find it a ready platform for teaching fault-tolerant design. If you're at an IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS campus and need a reliable hardware baseline for navigation research under actuator failure, every component here works out of the box.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.