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# HCR - Mobile Robot Platform (Support Kinect)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hcr-mobile-robot-platform-support-kinect

## Pricing

- **Price:** $1,045.64
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 4 units
- **SKU:** DF-ROB0004

## Description

The HCR (Home Care Robot) Mobile Robot Platform is a two-wheel-drive robot chassis with a three-level structure, designed for building indoor service and research robots. The kit includes two DC motors with integrated encoders, two rubber wheels, an omni-directional caster wheel, three collision sensors, and all necessary mounting hardware. The platform features six ultrasonic sensor mounting positions for 360° obstacle detection, a bracket for mounting a Microsoft Kinect, and special interfaces for a mini-ITX motherboard. The high-torque 12 V DC motors with encoders support PID speed control for precise navigation. With a 10 kg payload capacity, it can carry sensors, computers, and other equipment across all three levels. Key Features Three-Level Structure – Configurable as two or three levels depending on your project Two-Wheel Drive – 12 V DC motors with integrated encoders and omni-directional caster Kinect Mount – Built-in bracket for Microsoft Kinect sensor Mini-ITX Compatible – Mounting interfaces for a mini-ITX motherboard Six Ultrasonic Sensor Positions – 360° obstacle surveillance coverage Three Collision Sensors – Included for bump detection 10 kg Payload – Supports substantial equipment across all levels Specifications Dimensions – 330 × 330 × 650 mm Wheel Diameter – 130 mm Motor – 12 V DC, 146 RPM, low noise, with encoder Payload – 10 kg Structure – Three-level, orange anodised aluminium Drive – Two-wheel drive with omni-directional caster Ideal For Home care and service robot development ROS-based navigation and SLAM projects Kinect-powered depth sensing and mapping University and research robotics platforms Package Contents 1× HCR mobile platform (three-level aluminium chassis) 3× Collision sensors 1× Rubber wheel and motor kit (2 motors, 2 wheels) 1× Omni-directional wheel 1× Socket head wrench set (8 pack) 1× Spanner (8 + 10) 3× Screw packs 1× Component bag Note: Motor driver, ultrasonic sensors, infrared range sensors, and Kinect are not included and must be purchased separately. Resources Instruction Manual V2.1 (PDF) Product Wiki (DFRobot)

**Product Type:** physical

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## Finding & Searching Products

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For the catalogue index and every other machine-readable endpoint we publish, see [https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/llms.txt).

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## Contact Us

**Little Bird Electronics Pty Ltd**
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### Payment Methods

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*Source: [HCR - Mobile Robot Platform (Support Kinect)](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/hcr-mobile-robot-platform-support-kinect)*