Raspberry Pi 5 ROS2 Robot Kit for Classroom Engagement & Mapping
Raspberry Pi 5 ROS2 Robot Kit for Classroom Engagement & Mapping
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Turn any robotic platform into an autonomous classroom observer that maps its environment, avoids obstacles, and tracks student engagement - all while logging data for analytics. This advanced kit equips you with a full ROS2 stack on Raspberry Pi 5, teaching professional-grade localization, mapping, and path planning skills used in research and industry.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a robotic camera system that navigates autonomously using LIDAR and IMU sensors, streams live video, and executes ROS2 nodes for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and obstacle avoidance. The result is a mobile analytics platform ready for classroom research, hackathon demos, or capstone projects.
What You'll Learn
- Deploying ROS2 Humble on Raspberry Pi 5 with NVMe SSD for high-speed sensor data processing
- Calibrating and fusing LIDAR and IMU data for accurate robot localization
- Writing Python/C++ ROS2 nodes for real-time camera streaming and object detection
- Implementing Nav2 stack for path planning and dynamic obstacle avoidance
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 8GB | 1 |
| RPLidar A1 | 1 |
| Pi Camera Module 3 | 1 |
| MPU9250 IMU | 1 |
| Cytron Motor Driver | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 256GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 20 |
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
Designed for B.Tech ECE/EEE students tackling final-year projects, Smart India Hackathon participants, and researchers at institutions like IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS. If you need a ready-to-deploy ROS2 sensor suite for classroom behaviour analysis, autonomous navigation experiments, or SLAM algorithm testing, this kit removes the hardware friction.
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?
Scan the QR code inside the box to launch the AI companion trained on this project; it guides you step by step. For direct help, WhatsApp us.
Do I need a separate robot chassis?
The kit provides all sensors and computing; it works with any differential drive robot platform. We recommend a simple 2WD chassis - the Cytron motor driver connects directly to standard DC motors.
Can this be used to track student attendance or engagement?
Yes, the Pi Camera Module 3 and ROS2 vision nodes can be extended to detect and count faces, log attention metrics, and feed analytics dashboards - ideal for classroom research or smart campus prototypes.
What software comes pre-loaded?
The NVMe SSD arrives with ROS2 Humble and all necessary sensor drivers pre-installed. You boot the Raspberry Pi 5 and have working launch files for LIDAR, IMU, camera, and Nav2, so you start writing your nodes immediately.
Education Analytics - Raspberry Pi 5 with IMU, LIDAR, camera and motor controller - ROS2 nodes for localisation, mapping and obstacle avoidance.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB
- RPLidar A1
- Pi Camera Module 3
- MPU9250 IMU
- Cytron Motor Driver
- NVMe SSD 256GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- M-M Wires x20
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