WHEELTEC Ball Balancing Robot Kit

The WHEELTEC Ball Balancing Robot Kit is an advanced, highly responsive balancing platform designed for students, educators, and robotics researchers. Available in both Mini and Standard configurations, this kit provides an exceptional hands-on experience in dynamic balancing control and kinematics. It serves as an ideal testbed for exploring complex control algorithms on a unique single-ball traction system.

Wireless programming and control

The platform supports remote control walking and integrates both PID and LQR control algorithms for precise motion. It also features Bluetooth wireless code uploading, allowing you to flash new programs without physical cable connections.

Dynamic modeling and kinematics

Built for academic research and advanced hobbyists, the robot uses dynamic modeling, state-space equations, and kinematic analysis to maintain its balance on a single ball. The core control code is fully open-source, providing a cost-effective platform to explore complex control theory.

Standard edition high-power specifications

The Standard edition features a robust aluminium alloy chassis measuring 406.1 mm in diameter and 484.3 mm in height, weighing 4.17 kg. It is driven by MD36P27 12V DC brushed motors, powered by a 12.6V 5100mAh protected battery for a 90-minute runtime, and controlled by an STM32F407VET6 processor.

Mini edition carbon-fibre build

The compact Mini edition uses a lightweight carbon-fibre baseplate with a diameter of 222.4 mm and a height of 322.5 mm, weighing just 1.74 kg. It runs on MS42C stepper motors controlled by an STM32F103RCT6 processor, powered by a 12.6V 2550mAh battery for up to 30 minutes of operation.