Pi 5 Swarm Mapping Robot Team
Accelerate SLAM Mapping with a 3-Robot Swarm Powered by 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 deploying three small robots into a building, each mapping a different wing, then watching a central dashboard stitch their scans into a single seamless map — all in a fraction of the time a lone robot would take. This kit puts the power of distributed simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) into your hands, with real components and a guided build process. You'll construct a cooperative swarm that merges partial maps on a Raspberry Pi 5 aggregator, delivering faster coverage than any single-robot SLAM system.
What You'll Build
You will assemble and program three Pi Zero 2W‑based robots, each equipped with ultrasonic obstacle avoidance and one sharing a high‑precision RPLidar for mapping. Using ROS2 or custom Python scripts, the robots transmit their partial SLAM maps over WiFi to the Raspberry Pi 5, where an aggregator node merges them using graph‑based optimization. The result: a complete, high‑resolution map of the test area, displayed on a connected monitor.
What You'll Learn
- Coordinating multi‑robot communication over WiFi using MQTT or ROS2 topics
- Implementing particle filter SLAM on resource‑constrained devices like the Pi Zero 2W
- Merging occupancy grid maps with ICP or other alignment algorithms for a unified environment model
- Optimizing robot navigation for cooperative coverage to minimize overlap and collision risks
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| Raspberry Pi Zero 2W | 3 |
| RPLidar A1 | 1 |
| HC-SR04 Ultrasonic | 6 |
| Cytron Motor Driver | 3 |
| DC Motor | 6 |
| Robot Chassis | 3 |
| MicroSD Card 16GB | 3 |
| NVMe SSD 128GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| Micro USB Cable | 3 |
| M-M Wires | 40 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
CBSE Class 11-12 students building their first swarm robotics project will find the resources and mentorship they need. B.Tech ECE/EEE students tackling final-year projects on distributed SLAM can rely on a complete, pre‑validated hardware base. Smart India Hackathon teams aiming at mapping challenges, ATL Tinkering Labs mentoring young innovators, and engineering students from IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS Pilani will all discover a launchpad for multi‑robot research that skips the part‑hunt and compatibility trials.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
The AI companion guides you stage by stage, and you can reach our support team on WhatsApp for a direct debug session.
Can I replace the RPLidar with a camera for visual SLAM?
The Pi 5 aggregator supports visual SLAM frameworks like ORB-SLAM3, but you'll need to reprogram the mapping node; the kit is designed around LIDAR to simplify multi-robot coordination out of the box.
Do the three robots need individual WiFi connections?
Each Pi Zero 2W can connect to the same network, or you can configure the Pi 5 as a dedicated hotspot to maintain a local robot‑to‑server network without external internet.
What range can the swarm map in one session?
With the RPLidar A1’s 12‑meter range deployed on one robot and ultrasonic sensors on all three, the swarm can map a 200‑300 square foot area in one continuous session; larger spaces require multiple passes and map merging.
3 Pi Zero 2W robots each build partial maps that are merged on Pi 5 aggregator — faster coverage than single robot SLAM.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- Raspberry Pi Zero 2W x3
- RPLidar A1
- HC-SR04 Ultrasonic x6
- Cytron Motor Driver x3
- DC Motor x6
- Robot Chassis x3
- MicroSD Card 16GB x3
- NVMe SSD 128GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- Micro USB Cable x3
- M-M Wires x40
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items