Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot

A mobile robot built for research has to reconcile two demands that rarely sit comfortably together: it must be small enough to share a corridor, a lift and a laboratory bench with people, yet tough enough to leave the building when the experiment moves out onto gravel, grass or a car park. The Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot is AgileX's answer to that tension. It is a compact chassis with four independently driven wheels, independent suspension and rugged off-road tyres, designed to carry sensors and software from the whiteboard to the field without a change of platform.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Scout Mini to universities, research institutes, integrators and development teams across the European Union and the DACH region. Each quotation from Robots Europa is prepared for the configuration you require, and Robots Europa arranges delivery to your site and remains your point of contact for technical support once the robot is in service.

Background

AgileX and its mobile chassis range

AgileX builds mobile robot chassis and development kits for research, education and industrial prototyping, and the Scout Mini is one of the platforms in the wider AgileX range. The idea behind this class of product is straightforward: rather than designing motors, suspension, power and low-level control from scratch, a team starts from a proven mobile base and concentrates its effort on perception, navigation and the application itself. The sources name several versions of the platform: the SCOUT MINI, the SCOUT MINI Off-road Version, the SCOUT MINI Wheat Wheel Edition and the SCOUT MINI with mecanum wheels. The figures on this page are those published for the SCOUT MINI; where a version differs, Robots Europa confirms its details in the quotation.

Drive train, suspension and integration

The Scout Mini uses four-wheel independent servo drive and double wishbone suspension, powered by DC brushless 4 X 150W motors and a lightweight power system. AgileX describes it as a high-speed mini mobile robot, and the combination of independent drive at each wheel with independent suspension is what lets such a small chassis keep its wheels in contact with uneven ground. For integration, the top of the robot carries aluminium T-slot rails for the secure mounting of external sensors or kits, while CAN bus and serial communication connect it to an onboard computer. AgileX provides an open-source SDK and software resources, including open-source packages for C++ and ROS intended for secondary development.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the net weight, the overall dimensions, the charging time, the operating temperature range, the package contents, the remote controller details or the onboard computer; Robots Europa confirms these at quotation.

How fast and how far can the Scout Mini carry a payload?

The small chassis, the 24V15Ah battery and the brushless motors give the Scout Mini a maximum speed of 10 km/h and a maximum travel of 10 km. Payload is stated in two parts: 10kg over long distances and up to 50kg for shorter distances. That distinction matters when you plan a project. A typical research build of a LiDAR, a depth camera and a compact computer belongs comfortably in the long-distance category, whereas a heavier experimental payload is better suited to short runs, such as moving between test stations or demonstrating a manipulation task.

Terrain is the other half of the answer. With a clearance of 115mm and its suspension, the Scout Mini climbs obstacles 70mm in height and traverses slopes of 30° with a payload. In practical terms, kerbs, door thresholds, cable covers and sloping paths are part of the robot's normal working environment rather than obstacles that end a test run. Combined with the IP22 protection level, this makes it a platform for mixed indoor and outdoor work, with the exposure to weather planned according to that rating.

What does the mecanum wheel option change?

An optional mecanum wheels package allows the Scout Mini to drive omnidirectionally. Mecanum wheels carry angled rollers around their rim, and by controlling each wheel independently the robot can move sideways or diagonally without first turning to face its direction of travel. This is valuable in tight indoor spaces, along shelving, beside workbenches or anywhere precise positioning matters more than rough-ground traction.

The choice is therefore one of environment. The standard configuration with rugged off-road tyres is aimed at challenging terrain, while the mecanum configuration suits smooth floors and manoeuvring in confined areas. The figures in the table above are published for the SCOUT MINI and are not stated separately for the mecanum, Off-road or Wheat Wheel versions; if your project depends on a version-specific value, Robots Europa will confirm it with the quotation.

Who is the Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot for?

University departments and research institutes form the core audience. A group working on SLAM, path planning or multi-robot coordination needs a base that behaves predictably, speaks ROS and leaves room on top for its own sensors; the open-source packages and T-slot rails address exactly that. Teaching laboratories benefit in a similar way, since students can concentrate on algorithms rather than on motor drivers and wiring looms.

Start-ups and corporate innovation teams use a platform of this kind to prototype inspection, delivery or monitoring concepts before committing to custom hardware. Systems integrators will appreciate the CAN and RS232 interfaces when they need to connect the base to an existing control architecture. For teams whose work takes place mainly on smooth indoor floors and demands sideways movement, the Scout Mini with the mecanum wheels package is the better match; for those testing on rough ground, the standard off-road tyres are the natural choice. Robots Europa can advise on which version fits your application before you request a formal quotation.

What is the Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot used for?

1. SLAM and mapping research — a stable mobile base for LiDAR and camera-based mapping indoors and outdoors.
2. Autonomous navigation development — testing path planning and obstacle avoidance with ROS on a real chassis.
3. Robotics teaching — a practical platform for university courses and student projects in mobile robotics.
4. Sensor integration and testing — mounting and evaluating new sensors on the T-slot rails under real motion.
5. Inspection prototypes — trialling patrol and monitoring concepts across mixed terrain before building custom hardware.
6. Omnidirectional manoeuvring studies — exploring holonomic motion in confined spaces with the mecanum wheels package.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the Scout Mini on quotation, so that the version, any options and your intended application are taken into account from the outset. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. To begin, please send us your project details and preferred configuration; a quotation for the Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum speed of the Scout Mini?

The Scout Mini reaches a maximum speed of 10 km/h, driven by DC brushless 4 X 150W motors.

How much payload can the Scout Mini carry?

It carries a payload of 10kg over long distances and up to 50kg for shorter distances.

Does the Scout Mini support ROS?

Yes. Open-source packages are available for C++ and ROS, alongside an open-source SDK and software resources for secondary development.

Which communication interfaces does it provide?

The platform offers CAN and RS232 serial communication, and it supports the CAN bus protocol for connections to your onboard computer.

Can the Scout Mini be used outdoors?

It is designed for challenging environments, with rugged off-road tyres, a clearance of 115mm, the ability to climb 70mm obstacles and a protection level of IP22. Outdoor use should be planned with that protection level in mind.

Is an onboard computer included?

The onboard computer and the package contents have not been published by the manufacturer. Robots Europa confirms the exact scope of supply in the quotation.

Where can I buy the Agilex Scout Mini 4WD Mobile Robot and what does it cost?

You can buy it from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region. The cost depends on the version and options, so please request a quotation on this page.

Summary

The Scout Mini resolves the tension between a robot small enough for the laboratory and one robust enough for the outdoors. Four-wheel independent servo drive, double wishbone suspension and off-road tyres give it a reach beyond the smooth floor, while CAN and RS232 interfaces, T-slot rails and open-source C++ and ROS packages make it a practical foundation for development. With the mecanum wheels package available for omnidirectional work, it adapts to the environment rather than forcing the project to adapt to the robot. If you are planning research, teaching or prototyping on a compact mobile base, this page is the starting point.