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Pololu 3pi+ 2040

Name: Pololu 3pi+ 2040
Brand: Pololu

The Pololu 3pi+ 2040 is a small round robot based on the RP2040 for education and line-following competitions.

The Pololu 3pi+ 2040 is a small round robot based on the RP2040 for education and line-following competitions. The 3pi+ 2040 measures 9.7 cm in diameter, reaches 1.5 m/s (Standard Edition) and runs on four AAA batteries (as stated by Pololu). Data apply to the Standard Edition with 30:1 MP motors; the Hyper Edition reaches about 4 m/s. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.

Status 2026

Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.

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Type: Educational robots
Origin: Not publicly confirmed
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: Not publicly confirmed
Applications: 2 applications

01Learning platform
Meant for learning and testing programming, AI and robotics.

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02Line-following robot for education
In the educational robots category.

1.5m/s
Speed

Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

What is Pololu 3pi+ 2040?

Pololu 3pi+ 2040 is an educational robot from Pololu, listed for programming education and line-following competitions. Key figures: speed 1.5 m/s. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

Technology in brief

3pi+ 2040 to scale

A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.

5.4 km/h
About walking pace (about 5 km/h).

Application

What was 3pi+ 2040 developed for?

Programming education
Line-following competitions

Business fit

When might 3pi+ 2040 be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
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Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

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Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about 3pi+ 2040, its manufacturer and this type of robot

Many education and research robots work with ROS (Robot Operating System), open-source robotics software that has been developed since 2007.
Source: Wikipedia, ROS

Market and supply

Is 3pi+ 2040 available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

Status board

Checked 27 October 2026

Market statusCommercially availableActive
RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed

2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.

Manufacturer

Pololu

Pololu is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 2 robot models.

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Feature	3pi+ 2040Pololu	KebbiNUWA Robotics	Codey RockyMakeblock
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Showcase
Application	Programming education, Line-following competitions	School programming lessons, Movement and sensors in education projects	Programming lessons, Sensor assignments
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about 3pi+ 2040

What is the Pololu 3pi+ 2040?

What are the specifications of the Pololu 3pi+ 2040?

Key figures: speed 1.5 m/s. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.

Which supplier is listed for the Pololu 3pi+ 2040?

Pololu 3pi+ 2040 is listed under Pololu, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Pololu 3pi+ 2040 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the Pololu 3pi+ 2040 cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.

What is the Pololu 3pi+ 2040 used for?

The applications listed for the Pololu 3pi+ 2040 include programming education and line-following competitions.

What are alternatives to the Pololu 3pi+ 2040?

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Could 3pi+ 2040 fit your organisation?

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