Development kit

The Starter Kit is designed to facilitate and accelerate the development of AGVs and AMRs using ez-Wheel's exclusive SWD® Safety Wheel Drive technology.
Pre-assembled with a safety scanner, an on-board computer and a 24V rechargeable battery, the Starter Kit platform is ready to use: start developing your mobile robot right away!
The embedded computer comes with a Linux OS, as well as ROS open-source middleware and the drivers required for differential-mode control of the platform.
The Starter Kit offers all the exclusive safety features of the SWD® Safety Wheel Drive range such as SIL2 / PLd certified motion control, ensuring development in accordance with the ISO 3691-4 driverless truck standard.
Main features of the Starter Kit:
- Two SWD® Core motors with 125 mm castors
- One SIL2 / PLd safety scanner (compatible with SICK, PILZ, IDEC...)
- An industrial PC with Linux OS, ROS and SWD® motorization drivers pre-installed and operational
- Safety features according to ISO 3691-4
Which devices for which use?

- AGV
- AGC
- AMR

Educational project led by ENSEIRB-MATMECA students integrating a Starter Kit

Platform robotised by a SWD® Starter Kit and controlled by a navigation application developed by AKKA Research.

SWD® Starter Kit
SWD® Core: safety gear motor with 125 mm castors
SWD® Safety Hub: central interconnection box for intuitive connection

SIL2 / PLd safety scanner compatible with all safety laser scanners on the market
