Agilex RANGER (RANGER)

Picture the loading bay of a research campus: polished concrete on one side of the shutter, broken tarmac and a gentle ramp on the other. Most mobile robots are built for one of those surfaces and tolerate the other. The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is designed to treat the threshold as a non-event, an omnidirectional robot that carries a substantial load from the lab corridor straight out onto the yard and keeps manoeuvring as conditions change around it.

Robots Europa supplies the RANGER from Dublin to customers across the European Union and the DACH region. We prepare the quotation, arrange delivery to your site and remain your point of contact for technical support once the platform is in service, so that research groups, integrators and industrial teams deal with one European partner from first enquiry to deployment.

Background

AgileX Robotics and its open ecosystem

AgileX Robotics was founded in 2016 and is committed to advancing embodied intelligence and accelerating the global commercialisation of robotics through full-stack robotic technologies and an open-source ecosystem. That emphasis on openness shapes the RANGER directly: the platform supports the CAN bus protocol for connections and comes with an open-source SDK and software resources intended to expand its capabilities. For a development team, this means the chassis is a starting point rather than a closed appliance. The wider AgileX range follows the same philosophy of programmable mobile bases and kits built for secondary development.

An omnidirectional, modular base

The RANGER is positioned as a robot for both indoor and outdoor environments, able to adapt to their dynamic nature. Two design decisions carry that ambition. The first is mobility: a Four-Wheel Independent Suspension system helps the robot handle challenging terrain, and its wheelbase can rotate in any direction. The second is modularity: the architecture allows free module combinations, so users can tailor the platform precisely to their own requirements, while aluminium T-slot rails provide secure mounting for external sensors or kits. Together they make the RANGER less a finished product than a configurable foundation for autonomy, inspection or transport applications.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, charging time, battery capacity, operating temperature, ground clearance, minimum turning radius or the contents of the box; these are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the RANGER suited to both indoor and outdoor work?

A robot that crosses between environments has to solve two problems at once: it must be precise enough to move through doorways and between racking, and robust enough to cope with uneven ground and weather. The RANGER addresses precision through its omnidirectional design, with a wheelbase that can rotate in any direction. In confined spaces this matters, because the robot can reposition without the multi-point manoeuvres that a conventionally steered vehicle would need.

For the outdoor half of the job, the Four-Wheel Independent Suspension allows each wheel to follow the ground on its own, which supports manoeuvrability, passability and safety when the robot is carrying its 150 KG payload over sloping terrain. In testing, the vehicle conquered a maximum slope of 10 degrees and obstacles 10cm high. The IP55 water-resistant shell adds protection when the work takes the robot outside, and the 2.6m/s top speed gives it the pace to cover longer outdoor routes between tasks.

The result is a single platform that can serve a facility end to end, rather than one machine for the warehouse and another for the yard. For integrators, that means one software stack, one set of mounting interfaces and one maintenance routine across the whole site.

How does the RANGER keep working through a long shift?

Downtime is often the hidden cost of mobile robotics: a platform that must sit on a charger for part of every shift effectively loses that time from the working day. AgileX has designed the RANGER around uninterrupted operation through its Hot Swap Modular Battery System. The system supports efficient fast charging as well as hot swapping, so a depleted module can be exchanged without shutting the robot down and without waiting for a full recharge.

For operators running inspection rounds, transport loops or data-collection campaigns, this changes how the robot is scheduled. Instead of planning work around charging windows, a team can keep spare modules charged and rotate them as needed. The motor is a 48V brushless geared hub design, and the battery is specified as 600W*4. Robots Europa can help you plan a battery rotation that matches your duty cycle.

Who is the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) for?

Robotics research groups at universities and institutes are a natural fit. The open-source SDK, CAN bus interface and modular architecture let researchers concentrate on perception, navigation and autonomy algorithms, using the RANGER as a capable base that already handles mobility and load-carrying.

System integrators building application-specific robots form a second group. The aluminium T-slot rails and free module combinations make it straightforward to mount sensor heads, computing units or custom kits, turning the chassis into an inspection, security or delivery vehicle tailored to a client's site.

Industrial and logistics teams that need to move goods or equipment across mixed indoor and outdoor areas form a third. The 150 KG payload and hot-swappable batteries suit repetitive transport work where uptime matters.

Organisations whose requirements point elsewhere, for example towards a different form of mobility or a manipulation-focused kit, can compare the RANGER with other platforms in the AgileX range; Robots Europa can advise on which base fits a given project.

What is the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) used for?

1. Autonomous navigation research — a programmable base for developing and testing mapping, localisation and path-planning software.
2. Site inspection — carrying cameras and sensors on regular rounds across buildings and outdoor areas.
3. Material transport — moving loads between workshops, storage areas and outdoor yards.
4. Security patrol — serving as the mobile platform for surveillance equipment on campuses and industrial estates.
5. Agricultural and field trials — supporting experimental payloads on uneven ground in testing environments.
6. Custom robot prototyping — combining modules and mounted kits to build application-specific vehicles quickly.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) on quotation, so that the offer reflects your configuration, the sensors or kits you intend to mount and the support your project requires. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, giving you a clear picture before you commit. To begin, send us a short description of your application and site conditions using the quotation request available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the RANGER operate outdoors?

Yes. It is designed for both indoor and outdoor environments and is fitted with an IP55 water-resistant shell and Four-Wheel Independent Suspension for challenging terrain.

How much can the RANGER carry?

The RANGER supports a payload of 150 KG. The robot itself weighs 100kg.

How fast does the RANGER move?

It can reach a top speed of 2.6m/s.

Can I mount my own sensors?

Yes. Aluminium T-slot rails provide secure mounting for external sensors or kits, and the modular architecture allows free module combinations.

Which interfaces and software does it support?

The RANGER supports the CAN bus protocol for connections, and AgileX provides an open-source SDK and software resources for expanding its capabilities.

Does the battery need to be removed for charging?

The Hot Swap Modular Battery System supports both fast charging and hot swapping, so modules can be exchanged to minimise downtime.

Where can I buy the Agilex RANGER (RANGER) and what does it cost?

Robots Europa supplies the RANGER across the EU and the DACH region. The price depends on configuration and project requirements, so please request a quotation and we will prepare an offer including delivery, customs and support.

Summary

The loading-bay threshold is where many robotics projects stall: one platform for the inside, another for the outside, and integration work duplicated across both. The Agilex RANGER (RANGER) is built to remove that divide. Omnidirectional movement handles tight indoor spaces, Four-Wheel Independent Suspension and an IP55 shell take it outdoors, a 150 KG payload makes it useful for real transport and inspection work, and hot-swappable batteries keep it running. With CAN bus, an open-source SDK and T-slot mounting, it is a foundation that research groups and integrators can shape to their own needs. Robots Europa quotes, delivers and supports the RANGER across the EU and the DACH region; if your project needs one robot that crosses the threshold, this page is the starting point.