Limo

Overview

The AgileX Limo is a multi-mode educational robot supporting four distinct drive configurations: skid-steer, four-wheel differential, Ackermann steering, and Mecanum omni-directional drive. This configuration versatility makes it one of the most comprehensive single-platform educational tools available, allowing students to study and compare fundamentally different locomotion strategies without purchasing separate robots for each mode. Priced at $3,200, it sits at the upper end of the educational robot market but below professional research platforms.

Limo runs Ubuntu with full ROS and ROS2 support and is typically paired with a LiDAR sensor, depth camera, and IMU for navigation and SLAM experiments. AgileX targets university robotics courses, particularly those covering autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and multi-robot coordination.

Key Specifications

• Drive modes: Skid-steer, 4WD differential, Ackermann, Mecanum omni
• Price: $3,200
• Software: ROS/ROS2 on Ubuntu
• Age range: University (undergraduate and postgraduate)
• Sensors: LiDAR, depth camera, IMU (configuration-dependent)

Use Cases

Limo is well suited to UK university robotics modules covering navigation theory, where the ability to switch between drive modes lets students observe how steering geometry affects path planning and odometry. It is also used in postgraduate research projects where the multi-mode capability supports comparative locomotion studies.

The Ackermann mode is particularly valuable for students working on autonomous vehicle research, as it models car-like steering geometry used in self-driving vehicle work.

Buying Used

A secondary market exists through university lab disposals and online platforms. Multi-mode mechanisms introduce more potential failure points than single-mode robots; buyers should verify that all four drive modes switch correctly and that the mode-change mechanism is undamaged.

Alternatives to Consider

Clearpath Dingo is a professional-grade indoor platform with superior Clearpath support at a higher price. ROBOTIS TurtleBot 4 provides strong ROS2 education at a lower cost for groups focused on navigation rather than multi-mode driving. AgileX Scout Mini is the outdoor alternative for buyers who do not need the multi-mode indoor focus.