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Navigation Development Kit · Roamer X

The RZTL-1 legged quadruped, upgraded with a full autonomous navigation sensor suite and the production-grade Roamer X algorithm — mapping, localization, path planning and obstacle avoidance, ready to deploy out of the box.

Jetson Orin NX 16GMID-360 LiDARGNSS + RTK5G UplinkRoamer X AlgorithmROS Compatible

Navigation Hardware Configuration

The navigation kit is an optional add-on to the RZTL-1 base platform. All six components are pre-integrated and calibrated at the factory, so researchers can focus on algorithm development from day one.

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Jetson Orin NX 16G
High-performance edge AI compute board — 100 TOPS for real-time SLAM and perception
02
MID-360 3D LiDAR
360° solid-state LiDAR for dense point cloud mapping and obstacle detection
03
RealSense Depth Camera
Intel RealSense RGB-D camera for visual-inertial odometry and object recognition
04
GNSS Positioning Module
Global navigation satellite system module for outdoor geo-referenced mapping
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5G Communication Module
5G cellular uplink for remote monitoring, cloud data sync and tele-operation
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RTK Antenna
Real-time kinematic antenna for centimeter-level positioning accuracy

Roamer X Navigation Algorithm

Roamer X is a production-grade autonomous navigation software suite developed by Shaanxi Smart Innovation Future Technology. It provides a complete closed loop from environment learning to autonomous task execution — no third-party SLAM library integration required.

Simultaneous Mapping
Build accurate 2D/3D maps on the fly

The Roamer X algorithm processes LiDAR point clouds in real time to construct a navigable 2D map of the environment. The system distinguishes passable from impassable zones and supports loop-closure for maps up to 1 km in length — all from a single mapping pass.

Autonomous Localization
Know exactly where the robot is at all times

Once a map is built, the robot automatically localizes itself within the environment on startup. Localization is robust to lighting changes and minor scene modifications, providing the reliable spatial reference that all autonomous tasks depend on.

Path Planning & Cruising
Execute multi-point patrol routes without human input

Users define waypoints on the 2D map via the companion APP. The planner computes the optimal collision-free path and the robot executes the route at 0.6 m/s, pausing and resuming on command. Supports both mapped routes and custom user-defined routes.

Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance
React to pedestrians and static objects in real time

The perception stack fuses LiDAR and depth camera data to detect obstacles within a 115° forward field of view. The robot smoothly detours around objects with height > 30 cm and width > 30 cm, and safely brakes when a clear path cannot be found.

Algorithm Operating Envelope
Mapping Speed
< 1 m/s (rec. 0.6 m/s)
Max Map Length
< 1 km per map
Mapping Time
≈ 20 min
Cruise Speed
0.6 m/s
Min Passage Width
Body width + 60 cm
Obstacle FOV
115° forward
Min Obstacle Size
H > 30 cm, W > 30 cm
Applicable Scenes
Indoor & outdoor single-floor

Developer Interfaces

All expansion ports are accessible from the robot’s top panel. The dual compute architecture (Orin NX + RK3588S) allows parallel workloads — navigation on one processor, custom AI inference on the other.

Gigabit Ethernet× 2
RJ45, 1000 Mbps — high-speed data transfer, remote monitoring, network connectivity
DC Power Output× 1
24 V / max 72 W — powers the navigation kit and attached payloads
SBUS + RS485× 1
RC receiver input and RS485 peripheral bus for external sensors
USB 3.0 (Orin NX)× 1
Type-C, USB 3.0 — direct communication with the Orin NX compute board
USB 3.0 (RK3588S)× 1
Type-C, USB 3.0 — communication with the RK3588S co-processor

RZTL-1 Base Platform Specifications

The navigation kit is built on top of the RZTL-1 “GangBi” legged quadruped. Key mechanical and performance parameters are listed below. For the full base platform datasheet, visit the RZTL-1 product page.

Standing Dimensions630 × 360 × 525 mm
Total Weight (with battery)17 kg
Max Speed3.7 m/s
Stable Payload≈ 8 kg (limit ≈ 10 kg)
Joint Peak Torque48 N·m
Degrees of Freedom12 DOF
IP ProtectionIP54
Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 40 °C
Battery43.2 V / 5 Ah (rated 4.6 Ah)
Operating Time1 – 2 h
Range≈ 6 km
Vertical Leap35 cm
Max Slope30° (limit 40°)
Stair Step Height16 cm
Camera FOVDFOV 122° / HFOV 111° / VFOV 70°

R&D Application Scenarios

RZTL-1 navigation kit used in university robotics research lab for SLAM development

University Robotics Research

Research teams at universities and institutes use the RZTL-1 + Roamer X kit as a ready-to-run SLAM and autonomous navigation testbed. The Jetson Orin NX compute board, open ROS-compatible interfaces and full sensor suite eliminate months of hardware integration work, letting researchers focus on algorithm development.

RZTL-1 with navigation kit performing autonomous indoor patrol in office building

Indoor Autonomous Patrol

Equipped with the navigation kit, the RZTL-1 can execute fully autonomous multi-point patrol routes in offices, warehouses and data centers. The robot builds its own map on the first pass, then repeats the route indefinitely — capturing video, sensor data or custom payloads at each waypoint.

RZTL-1 robot dog performing real-time target tracking with visual AI

Target Tracking & Visual AI

The onboard camera and Orin NX compute enable real-time person and object tracking at up to 30 fps. Researchers can build and deploy custom visual AI models — object detection, pose estimation, anomaly detection — directly on the robot without cloud dependency.

RZTL-1 navigation kit robot operating in outdoor terrain for field robotics research

Outdoor Navigation Experiments

The GNSS + RTK module extends navigation capability to outdoor environments, enabling geo-referenced mapping and centimeter-level localization in open areas. Combined with the IP54-rated chassis and 40° slope-climbing ability, the kit supports field robotics experiments in campus, park and light industrial settings.

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