Master Whole-Body IK with the Pi 5 Loco-Manipulation Kit

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

This kit transforms a Raspberry Pi 5 into a mobile manipulator that coordinates wheeled base motion with a 4-DOF arm—not as two separate systems, but as one unified body. By solving whole-body inverse kinematics, the robot can extend its reach far beyond a static arm’s workspace, mimicking how a person leans and steps to grasp an object. It’s a real-world challenge seen in warehouse robots, planetary rovers, and advanced hobbyist platforms.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble a four-wheeled chassis carrying a pre-designed robot arm, all wired to a Pi 5 with NVMe storage for fast computation. After programming the joint coordination, the robot will execute smooth, synchronized base-and-arm motions—such as reaching across a table, picking from a low shelf while moving backward, or tracking a moving target by adjusting both position and posture simultaneously.

What You'll Learn

• Solve whole-body inverse kinematics for a non-holonomic mobile manipulator, handling redundancy between base and arm joints
• Calibrate and control four MG996R servos via a PCA9685 driver for precise, repeatable arm positioning
• Integrate the Cytron motor driver to manage two DC motors seamlessly, synchronizing wheel velocities with arm trajectories
• Develop Python scripts on Raspberry Pi 5 that compute IK in real time and stream commands to actuators

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

B.Tech students in ECE, EEE, or Mechanical branches will get hands-on exposure to industrial mobile manipulation. It’s equally valuable for teams preparing for the Smart India Hackathon or e-Yantra robotics competitions, and for ATL Tinkering Lab mentors guiding senior secondary students. Hobbyists at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani will find the whole-body IK challenge a rewarding step beyond basic robotics.

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.