TypBF12

TypBF12 is a line of compact unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed for research and education. Developed by TypaTech Labs, the TypBF12 was introduced in 2018 as an accessible platform for experiments in autonomous navigation, mapping, and mobile sensing.

The base model features a four-wheel differential drive chassis, a 12-volt power system, and a modular payload interface. It ships with an onboard microcontroller and a companion single-board computer and supports ROS and standard autopilot stacks. Sensor options include wheel odometry, an inertial measurement unit, and an optional LIDAR or depth camera.

Variants include TypBF12 Base, TypBF12 Pro with additional sensors and higher compute capabilities, and TypBF12 DevKit aimed at education with an easier setup and expanded documentation.

In operation, TypBF12 is intended for indoor and outdoor environments on even terrain. It offers autonomous navigation, basic SLAM, and obstacle avoidance, with typical payload capacity around 2–3 kilograms and runtimes of a few hours depending on configuration.

Development and reception: since its release, TypBF12 has been adopted by universities and maker spaces for classroom projects and research. The platform emphasizes open hardware and community contributions, though some users report limited ruggedness for harsh outdoor use and variable vendor support.