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Waveshare UGV Beast

Name: Waveshare UGV Beast
Brand: Waveshare

The UGV Beast from Waveshare is an open-source tracked platform with a pan-tilt camera, Raspberry Pi 4B/5 and an ESP32 sub-controller.

The UGV Beast is an open-source off-road tracked robot from Waveshare with a dual-controller structure: an ESP32 drives the motors, IMU and servos while a Raspberry Pi 4B or 5 provides compute. According to the wiki the body has 2 mm aluminium, independent suspension and two geared motors with encoders for up to 0.35 m/s. The camera has 5 megapixels and a 160 degree field of view on a pan-tilt with two degrees of freedom. A variant with Jetson Orin and ROS 2 also exists. Availability in the Netherlands has not been 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: China
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: China
Applications: 2 applications

EducationLearning platform
Meant for learning and testing programming, AI and robotics.
ModularOpen-source tracked robot platform
In the educational robots category.

Schematic · photo not available

Speed: max. 0.35 m/s

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 Waveshare UGV Beast?

Waveshare UGV Beast is an educational robot from Waveshare from China, listed for robotics and computer vision education and research with ros 2. Key figures: speed max. 0.35 m/s. 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.

Application

What was UGV Beast developed for?

Robotics and computer vision education
Research with ROS 2

Business fit

When might UGV Beast be a fit?

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May be suitable for

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Considerations

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Facts

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Notable facts about UGV Beast, its manufacturer and this type of robot

2007
Many education and research robots work with ROS (Robot Operating System), open-source robotics software that has been developed since 2007.
Source: Wikipedia, ROS
Robotleasen lists 4 robots from Waveshare. You can find them all on the supplier page.

Market and supply

Is UGV Beast available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 10 November 2026

Market status
Commercially available
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
confirmed
Region
China
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

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Manufacturer

Waveshare

Waveshare is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 4 robot models.

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Feature	UGV BeastWaveshare · this robot	KebbiNUWA Robotics	Codey RockyMakeblock	mTinyMakeblock
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Showcase	Showcase
Application	Robotics and computer vision education, Research with ROS 2	School programming lessons, Movement and sensors in education projects	Programming lessons, Sensor assignments	Early programming activities, Map and route assignments
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	China	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed
Difference	—	Different application: school programming lessons	Different market status: showcase	Different market status: showcase
Link		View robot	View robot	View robot

Frequently asked questions

Questions about UGV Beast

What is the Waveshare UGV Beast?

What are the specifications of the Waveshare UGV Beast?

Key figures: speed max. 0.35 m/s. 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 Waveshare UGV Beast?

Waveshare UGV Beast is listed under Waveshare, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Waveshare UGV Beast 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 Waveshare UGV Beast cost?

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

What is the Waveshare UGV Beast used for?

The applications listed for the Waveshare UGV Beast include robotics and computer vision education and research with ros 2.

What are alternatives to the Waveshare UGV Beast?

Profiles include NUWA Robotics Kebbi, Makeblock Codey Rocky and Makeblock mTiny. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

Could UGV Beast fit your organisation?

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