AMRAGV

AMRAGV is an acronym for Autonomous Modular Robotic All-Terrain Ground Vehicle, a family of unmanned ground vehicles designed for research, inspection, logistics, and field tasks. The AMRAGV platform emphasizes modularity, extendable autonomy, and compatibility with various sensor and payload configurations. It is used by universities, research labs, and industrial operators to develop and test autonomous navigation, perception, and manipulation in real-world environments.

Core characteristics include a modular chassis that supports interchangeable wheel and track modules, swappable payload bays, and multiple power options such as high-capacity batteries and hybrid generators. The vehicle typically employs a multi-sensor perception suite (lidar, cameras, radar, GPS/RTK, and inertial measurement units), a robust onboard computer, and an open software stack. It supports ROS 2 and standardized hardware interfaces to enable rapid integration of new sensors and tools.

AMRAGV platforms are deployed in agricultural automation, industrial inspection, warehouse logistics, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. Autonomy levels range from teleoperation and supervised autonomy to fully autonomous mission execution, with capabilities for mapping and localization, path planning, motion control, and mission scripting. The modular design allows custom end-effectors for manipulation, sampling, or measurement tasks.

Development of AMRAGV originated in collaborative research programs in the 2010s and has since been adopted by several academic and commercial groups. Variants differ in payload capacity, endurance, and sensing suites. The open-hardware and software aspects of some AMRAGV variants have encouraged ecosystem growth, while manufacturers emphasize safety, regulatory compliance, and interoperability.