ROS2 Autonomous Vehicle Research Kit - Raspberry Pi 5, LiDAR, Camera
Turn a Raspberry Pi 5 into a ROS2 Autonomous Vehicle Subsystem with LiDAR, Camera, and IMU
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 hands you a complete, ready-to-integrate autonomous vehicle brain. You assemble a Raspberry Pi 5 with a spinning LiDAR, high-resolution camera, and 9-axis IMU, then deploy ROS2 nodes that perform simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM), visual odometry, and real-time obstacle avoidance. Built for final-year projects, research labs, and hackathons, it removes the usual sensor-driver headaches and lets you focus on the autonomous stack itself.
What You'll Build
A ROS2-powered mobile robot that can explore an unknown room, build a real-time map, locate itself without GPS, and plan safe, collision-free paths. You'll connect a motor driver to any compatible chassis, stream camera feeds into ROS2, and fuse LiDAR and IMU data to run the full Nav2 stack. The result is a self-contained autonomous drive subsystem that can serve as the foundation for research in SLAM, multi-sensor fusion, or autonomous delivery robots.
What You'll Learn
- Writing ROS2 publisher and subscriber nodes for sensor data (LiDAR, camera, IMU, odometry)
- Generating 2D occupancy maps with Cartographer or Slam Toolbox on live LiDAR scans
- Fusing visual and inertial data to improve state estimation and visual odometry
- Tuning a PID-based motor controller and integrating it with the ROS2 navigation stack
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 and M.Tech students of ECE, EEE, CSE, and Mechatronics who are tackling autonomous vehicle capstone projects, as well as Ph.D. researchers prototyping SLAM algorithms. It's equally at home in the robotics labs of IITs, NITs, VIT, and BITS Pilani, and it gives Smart India Hackathon teams a proven hardware stack to demonstrate autonomous navigation within a weekend.
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 on the box to open the AI companion trained on this exact kit. It walks you through every connection, driver installation, and ROS2 launch file. For quick doubts, WhatsApp our support team directly.
Do I need a chassis or motors to get started?
The kit provides the motor driver and all control logic, but the robot chassis, wheels, and DC motors are not included. Any 4-wheel differential-drive chassis with encoder-fitted motors works perfectly; we recommend a standard metal chassis, which you can find on our store or source locally.
Is ROS2 pre-installed on the Raspberry Pi?
No. The Raspberry Pi 5 ships with a blank NVMe SSD. You'll flash Ubuntu Server 22.04 and install ROS2 Humble using our step-by-step guide. The AI companion automates the terminal commands and checks your installation.
Can this kit be used for a hackathon or college project?
Yes. The entire subsystem is designed to be demo-ready within 8-10 hours of assembly. Teams have used this exact hardware at Smart India Hackathon and final-year reviews, achieving full SLAM and obstacle avoidance on show day without last-minute sensor integration panic.
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
Ask Soldr above what you can build with this — it knows every Compoden kit this part appears in.
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