Agilex TRACER 2.0

A mobile robot for indoor work has to be strong enough to carry real loads, yet low and narrow enough to slip through aisles, doorways and lab benches built for people. The Agilex TRACER 2.0 is designed around that problem. It is a compact two-wheel differential AGV with a body 169mm high, a 150KG payload and a top speed of 2 m/s. It is sold as an open base for logistics and research teams to build on, not as a finished robot.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the Agilex TRACER 2.0 to customers across the European Union and the DACH region. Robots Europa prepares each quotation, arranges delivery to your site and provides support after the platform arrives, so that laboratories, integrators and logistics operators deal with a single European point of contact from enquiry through to commissioning.

Background

AgileX and its chassis family

AgileX builds mobile robot chassis, the drive platforms that sit beneath sensors, computers and application hardware. Its range covers several drive concepts, including tracked, Ackermann-steered and differential-drive bases, so that developers can choose a chassis suited to the terrain and the task before they add autonomy. The TRACER line is the indoor, differential-drive branch of this family. TRACER 2.0 is its current iteration and is intended for smooth floors, structured environments and repeated transport work.

Positioning: a working base for logistics and R&D

TRACER 2.0 serves two audiences. For smart indoor logistics, it offers 400W motor power, a 150KG payload and 2 m/s speed within a small footprint. For robotics research and development, it offers openness: CAN bus communication, an open-source SDK with software resources, and support for ROS 1 and ROS 2 distributions. Aluminium T-slot rails on the chassis allow sensors, compute units or complete kits to be mounted securely. An enhanced triple-arm structure keeps movement precise under load. The result is a platform that can move from a university corridor to a pilot deployment in a warehouse without a change of base.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation. The manufacturer has not published the package contents, a full list of communication interfaces, whether a controller or remote control is included, or the certifications; these points are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the Agilex TRACER 2.0 suited to indoor logistics?

Indoor logistics rewards a chassis that combines load capacity, manoeuvrability and endurance. On load and power, TRACER 2.0 has a 2×400W brushless drive and a 150KG payload, which gives it the strength to carry totes, bins or a shelving module. With a top speed of 2 m/s, it can keep up with the pace of a busy facility. Because the drive is a two-wheel differential layout, the platform steers by varying wheel speeds. This is the drive concept generally preferred for tight aisles and confined workspaces.

On endurance, the 30AH battery doubles runtime for high-demand operations. This matters most where a robot runs across long shifts rather than short demonstrations. The 24V 30Ah Lithium battery keeps the electrical architecture simple for integrators who power sensors and compute from the platform.

Real buildings are rarely perfectly flat. The chassis handles 10 mm steps and 25 mm gaps, such as the thresholds, lift edges and floor joints that often stop small robots. Its swing arm non-independent suspension and enhanced triple-arm structure keep the wheels in contact and movement precise under load. IP22 protection and a -10~40°C operating range mean the platform is not limited to climate-controlled laboratories; it can also work in cooler storage areas and unheated loading zones within that range. A braking distance of 0.9m (Empty, deceleration 0.5) gives safety engineers a concrete starting figure for their risk assessment.

How does the Agilex TRACER 2.0 integrate with ROS and custom hardware?

Many projects stall at integration rather than at mechanics, and TRACER 2.0 is built to shorten that stage. The chassis communicates over CAN bus, a robust protocol widely used in vehicles and industrial equipment, which suits both embedded controllers and onboard PCs. AgileX provides an open-source SDK and software resources, with full SDK documentation and examples. Teams therefore begin from working code rather than from a blank page.

On the software side, TRACER 2.0 works with ROS 1 (Melodic, Noetic) and ROS 2 (Foxy, Humble). Research groups maintaining legacy ROS 1 stacks and teams moving to ROS 2 can both adopt the same base, which is useful in labs where several projects share hardware. Mechanically, the aluminium T-slot rails accept external sensors and kits, such as lidar, depth cameras, compute enclosures or a custom superstructure, without drilling into the chassis. Because TRACER 2.0 is a drive platform, the integrator remains responsible for the complete system, including navigation, safety functions and the risk assessment for the final application.

Who is the Agilex TRACER 2.0 for?

The first group is universities and research institutes that need a dependable indoor base for work on navigation, SLAM, fleet coordination or human–robot interaction. The open SDK and support for ROS 1 and ROS 2 let students and researchers concentrate on algorithms rather than motor control.

The second group is system integrators and robotics start-ups building autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, factories and service environments. For them, the 150KG payload, the 2 m/s speed and the extended battery runtime offer a chassis that can move beyond the prototype stage into pilot deployments.

The third group is logistics and manufacturing teams running in-house automation trials, who want to test material transport between workstations before committing to a full fleet.

TRACER 2.0 is an indoor platform. Where a project leads outdoors, across uneven ground or into poor weather, a different drive concept is usually more appropriate. The tracked chassis in the AgileX range, such as the Agilex BUNKER MINI 2.0 and the Agilex BUNKER PRO 2.0, and the Ackermann-steered Agilex HUNTER SE are worth comparing. The full family is presented in the AgileX category, and Robots Europa can advise on which platform fits a given site.

What is the Agilex TRACER 2.0 used for?

1. Warehouse transport: moving totes, bins and small loads along aisles between picking, packing and dispatch areas.
2. Intralogistics in production: shuttling parts and materials between workstations on the factory floor.
3. Navigation and SLAM research: serving as a mobile testbed for mapping, localisation and path-planning algorithms.
4. Mobile manipulation: carrying a robot arm and its controller to combine driving with grasping tasks.
5. Indoor inspection: carrying cameras and sensors on its T-slot rails for routine checks in plants and facilities.
6. Teaching and training: giving robotics courses a ROS-ready platform that students can programme from first principles.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Europa supplies the Agilex TRACER 2.0 on quotation, which allows the offer to reflect your configuration, your destination within the EU or the DACH region, and any integration requirements you raise. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. Our team is glad to discuss your planned application before you order. To start the process, the quotation request form is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload can the Agilex TRACER 2.0 carry?

The Agilex TRACER 2.0 carries a payload of 150KG. Its 2×400W brushless motors provide the power to move that load at speeds of up to 2 m/s.

Does the Agilex TRACER 2.0 support ROS 2?

Yes. It works with ROS 2 (Foxy, Humble) as well as ROS 1 (Melodic, Noetic), and comes with SDK documentation and examples.

Can the Agilex TRACER 2.0 be used outdoors?

TRACER 2.0 is built for indoor logistics and R&D, with IP22 protection and an operating range of -10~40°C. For outdoor terrain, the tracked and Ackermann-steered chassis in the AgileX range are generally the better fit.

What kind of battery does it use?

The platform runs on a 24V 30Ah Lithium battery. The 30AH battery doubles runtime for high-demand operations.

How do I mount sensors and other equipment?

Aluminium T-slot rails on the chassis allow external sensors or kits to be mounted securely. Robots Europa can discuss the planned superstructure with you during the quotation.

How compact is the Agilex TRACER 2.0?

The chassis measures 702mm x 610mm x 169mm and weighs 54-56kg. Its low height makes it straightforward to carry shelving, bins or sensor masts on top.

Where can I buy the Agilex TRACER 2.0 and what does it cost?

You can buy the Agilex TRACER 2.0 from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region. The price is given in a personal quotation, which you can request on this page.

Summary

The Agilex TRACER 2.0 resolves the tension at the heart of indoor robotics: it is low and compact enough for spaces designed around people, yet strong enough to do useful work. A 150KG payload, 2 m/s speed and a 24V 30Ah Lithium battery give it the capacity for logistics. CAN bus, an open-source SDK, ROS 1 and ROS 2 support and T-slot mounting give it the openness that research and integration teams need. Supplied, delivered and supported by Robots Europa across the EU and the DACH region, it is a base to build on. For any project that needs a capable indoor chassis, this page is the starting point.