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Vstone Light Rover
By Vstone
The Vstone Light Rover is a small two-wheeled learning robot with a Raspberry Pi 4 and ROS package for programming and navigation education.
Vstone presents the Light Rover as a desktop learning robot for learning autonomous control, SLAM and navigation. It has an aluminium frame, two DC motors with encoders, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4 GB) and a ROS package with sample code (gamepad control, SLAM with gmapping, navigation). The page also mentions ROS 2 documentation and packages. The batteries (4 × AA NiMH) are sold separately. The page shows a purchase link; the manufacturer's country is not stated on the page. 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.- 01Learning platform
Meant for learning and testing programming, AI and robotics.
- 02Desktop learning robot with ROS
In the educational robots category.
- 516g
- Weight without battery
- 0.6m/s
- Speed gemeten
- 4 × AANiMH
- Battery apart verkocht
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 Vstone Light Rover?
Vstone Light Rover is an educational robot from Vstone, listed for programming and autonomous-control education, slam and autonomous navigation experiments and pid speed control using encoder data and odometry. Key figures: weight approx. 516 g, speed 0.6 m/s, battery 4 × AA NiMH. 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
Light Rover to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 2.2 km/h
Slower than walking pace (about 5 km/h).
Application
What was Light Rover developed for?
Programming and autonomous-control education
SLAM and autonomous navigation experiments
PID speed control using encoder data and odometry
Desktop-scale robotics learning in limited space
Business fit
When might Light Rover 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.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Light Rover, 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, ROSRobotleasen lists 6 robots from Vstone. You can find them all on the supplier page.
Market and supply
Is Light Rover available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 3 November 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
Vstone
Vstone is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 6 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on Light Rover
Vstone presents the Light Rover as a desktop learning robot for learning autonomous control, SLAM and navigation. It has an aluminium frame, two DC motors with encoders, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4 GB) and a ROS package with sample code (gamepad control, SLAM with gmapping, navigation). The page also mentions ROS 2 documentation and packages. The batteries (4 × AA NiMH) are sold separately. The page shows a purchase link; the manufacturer's country is not stated on the page. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare Light Rover
| Feature | Light RoverVstone | KebbiNUWA Robotics | Codey RockyMakeblock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Showcase |
| Application | Programming and autonomous-control education, SLAM and autonomous navigation experiments | 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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View robotFrequently asked questions
Questions about Light Rover
What is the Vstone Light Rover?
Vstone Light Rover is an educational robot from Vstone, listed for programming and autonomous-control education, slam and autonomous navigation experiments and pid speed control using encoder data and odometry. Key figures: weight approx. 516 g, speed 0.6 m/s, battery 4 × AA NiMH. 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.
What are the specifications of the Vstone Light Rover?
Key figures: weight approx. 516 g, speed 0.6 m/s, battery 4 × AA NiMH. 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 Vstone Light Rover?
Vstone Light Rover is listed under Vstone, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Vstone Light Rover 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 Vstone Light Rover cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Vstone Light Rover used for?
The applications listed for the Vstone Light Rover include programming and autonomous-control education, slam and autonomous navigation experiments, pid speed control using encoder data and odometry and desktop-scale robotics learning in limited space.
What are alternatives to the Vstone Light Rover?
Profiles include Makeblock mTiny, MatataStudio VinciBot and Misty Robotics Misty II. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could Light Rover fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer vstone.co.jp
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.