Panther Configuration Options
The Panther UGV is a highly customizable platform. This page provides a comprehensive list of available options to help you configure the platform to suit your application's specific requirements.
Base Platform
PTH12 - Panther v.1.2
The Panther v1.2 mobile platform is a professional, industrial-grade UGV specifically designed for outdoor environments, featuring open-source ROS/ROS 2 (Robot Operating System) drivers.
The base platform integrates:
- Built-in Computer: Quad-core 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz and 4GB RAM
- Router: Teltonika RUTX11 - Dual-band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), Access Point / Client Mode, 4G LTE CAT 6 dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS)
- 4x Brushless Motor with planetary gearbox
- Inertial navigation system: PhidgetSpatial 3/3/3 Precision (3-axis compass, a 3-axis gyroscope, and a 3-axis accelerometer)
- Logitech F710 gamepad for manual control
More information can be found in the Panther Manual.
Water and Dust Protection
The Base Platform offers two levels of water and dust protection, compliant with the IEC 60529 standard. These options allow you to customize the robot’s enclosure based on the environmental conditions in which it will operate.
IP54
Ingress of dust is not entirely prevented, but it does not enter in sufficient quantity to interfere with the satisfactory operation of the equipment. This rating ensures complete protection against contact with tools and the ingress of objects. The enclosure also guards against the harmful effects of water splashing from any direction.
IP66
This rating guarantees that no dust can penetrate the enclosure, providing complete protection against contact with its interior components. Furthermore, the enclosure is fortified to endure powerful water jets projected from a 12.5 mm nozzle, originating from any direction, without causing harm.
IP54 and IP66 options relate only to the Base Platform and do not cover 3rd party components.
User Computers
The User Computer is located in the User Compartment and is designed to run your application-level software, such as the Nav2 stack. Unlike the Built-in Computer, which manages low-level operations, the User Computer within the Base Platform is where you'll perform daily tasks, develop software, and run your own code. This code communicates with the Built-in Computer via the ROS API.
The Built-in Computer runs the Mobile Platform ROS 2 driver on a real-time kernel, handling critical hardware interactions. Configuration and management of the Built-in Computer are reserved for advanced users due to its complexity and specialized role in the system.
Code | Name | CPU architecture | CPU | RAM | GPU | CUDA support | Hard Drive |
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PC02 | ASUS NUC13 Pro Kit | x86-64 | Intel Core i7-1360P | 16 GB | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | no | 500 GB SSD |
PC03 | Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tiny | x86-64 | Intel Core i7-12700T | 16 GB | NVIDIA T1000 8GB | yes | 512 GB SSD |
PC07 | ZED Box Orin NX 16GB | arm64 | 8-Core Arm Cortex A78AE | 16 GB | 1024-Core NVIDIA Ampere, 32 Tensor Cores | yes | 1 TB SSD |
PC09 | ZED Box Orin NX 16GB (with GPS RTK U-blox ZED-F9P) | arm64 | 8-Core Arm Cortex A78AE | 16 GB | 1024-Core NVIDIA Ampere, 32 Tensor Cores | yes | 1 TB SSD |
PC02 - ASUS NUC13 Pro Kit
ASUS NUC13 Pro - Thanks to the small size, performance, and energy-saving components you will improve your efficiency. The speed of the Intel Core i7 processor will allow you to perform the most demanding tasks.
PC03 - Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tiny
Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tiny - is equipped with a 12-core 12th generation i7-12700T CPU (Alder Lake) and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 graphics card. For professional users, the model is equipped with a dedicated NVIDIA T1000 with 8 GB of VRAM graphics system. The user has at his disposal an SSD with a capacity of 512 GB. One of the industry's smallest ISV-certified workstations, it's ideal for architects and engineers.
PC07 - ZED Box Orin NX 16GB
ZED Box Orin NX 16GB - a powerful AI computer offering spatial computing capabilities for autonomous robotics and smart video analytics. Equipped with Jetson Orin NX compute module which contains Ampere GPU + Arm® Cortex®-A78AE CPU + 16GB LPDDR5. Includes a quad-port GMSL2 interface to connect up to two StereoLabs ZED X cameras or four single GMSL2 cameras.
PC09 - ZED Box Orin NX 16GB (RTK)
The same as PC07 but with a built-in RTK GPS module (U-blox ZED-F9P) and a dedicated GPS RTK antenna.
Battery
If you need to use the robot for a long time without charging, you can enlarge the Battery inside the robot. A larger Battery can also be useful when the robot will work under a heavy load or will power energy-intensive devices. Detailed information about battery power consumption can be found in the Docs and Links section of the Panther manual.
BAT01 - 720Wh
Standard 720Wh Li-Ion battery pack - as a default option for Panther it provides 3.5 h of work time.
BAT02 - 1440Wh
Enlarged 1440Wh Li-Ion battery pack - a bigger Battery increases Panthers' work time by up to 8 hours. When creating your configuration please take into consideration that it takes up more space in the robot, therefore this option is not available with the option PC03 (Lenovo ThinkStation P360 Tiny).
Wheels
Depending on your application, you can adapt your Panther to a completely different type of terrain by choosing a suitable set of wheels.
WH01 - Standard Pneumatic Wheels
Standard off-road wheels (with 145/70-6 tire) - large pneumatic tires perform well in mixed terrain. They provide both low rolling resistance on hard terrain and high traction off-road. Thanks to the large ground clearance, the robot is able to overcome thresholds, and obstacles like branches and rocks or even climb stairs. A recommended tire pressure for WH01 option is 1.0 to 1.5 bar (14 to 22 psi).
WH02 - Mecanum Wheels
Mecanum wheels (8”) - the use of wheels with freely rotating rollers gives the robot an additional axis of freedom - allows the robot to move sideways. Moreover, the resistance at turning on the spot is almost the same as when driving straight. These wheels are perfect for flat concrete surfaces where maneuverability is the most required.
WH03 - Standard + Mecanum
Replaceable set 4x off-road + 4x mecanum - this option provides customers with two available sets of wheels: large pneumatic tires and mecanum wheels.
Warranty
WAR01 - 1 Year
1-year standard warranty.
WAR02 - 2 Years
2-year extended warranty - to enjoy the high level of technical service of your robots longer.
The WAR02 option includes only the base version of Panther mobile platform with batteries. It does not cover third party components.
Industrial Routers
The Built-In computer, running the ROS 2 driver, typically connects to the User Computers via an industrial router installed in the user compartment. While you're free to use any router that suits your needs, we offer a selection of recommended options. These routers provide internal Ethernet connectivity for the robot, along with Wi-Fi capabilities (both client and access point modes) and cellular connectivity (4G/5G).
RUTX11 - 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, GNSS
Teltonika RUTX11 features:
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11b/g/n/ac Wave 2) and Bluetooth LE
- Cellular: 4G LTE Cat 6 up to 300 DL/ 50 UL Mbps; 3G up to 42 DL/ 5.76 UL Mbps
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
RUTX50 - 5G, Wi-Fi, GNSS
Teltonika RUTX50 features:
- 5 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11b/g/n/ac Wave 2)
- Cellular: 5G Sub-6Ghz SA/NSA 2.1/3.3Gbps DL (4x4 MIMO), 900/600 Mbps UL (2x2); 4G LTE Cat 20 up to 2.0 Gbps DL/ 200M Mbps UL; 3G up to 42 DL/ 5.76 UL Mbps
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
Antenna Options for the Industrial Router
The choice of antennas for Teltonika RUTX industrial routers depends on the radio interfaces you plan to use. Below are the available options:
ANT01 - Wi-Fi Only
2x standard antenna - two small Wi-Fi dual-band SMA antennas.
ANT02 - Wi-Fi + LTE + GPS
Antenna 003R-00253 (Wi-Fi + LTE + GPS) - consists of five integrated antennas: two LTE antennas, two Wi-Fi antennas, and a GPS antenna. Please note that choosing this option excludes ANT01 from the configuration.
RUTX11 and ANT01 are already included in the PTH12 base platform configuration.
Cable Communication Modules
If you need to connect additional modules to your User Computer using CAN, RS232, I2C, or SPI interfaces, we offer a range of solutions to equip your User Computer with these capabilities:
CAN01 - USB to CAN Interface
USB - CAN interface with a galvanic isolation. More details here.
SB01 - USB to RS-232/RS-485 Interface
USB - RS232/RS-485/TTL serial interface: Waveshare 15817.
SB03 - USB to I2C/SPI Interface
SB03 is a hardware adapter that provides I2C and SPI interfaces for external devices. More details here.
Radio Control Modules
For applications requiring only basic manual control, mobile robots can be operated using a remote controller with a direct radio link.