iRobot Create® 3 Programmable Robot
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Welcome to the next generation of iRobot’s affordable, trusted, all-in-one mobile robot development platform. Grasp the fundamentals of robotics, computer science, and engineering by programming the Create® 3 to perform simple behaviors, sounds, and movements, or tap into advanced applications including multi-robot exploration, navigation & mapping, and telepresence capabilities
Built from the blueprint of the popular Roomba robot vacuum, the Create 3 educational robot takes care of all the motor driving and chassis design. iRobot's new mobile robot development platform for learning ROS 2. A canvas for your creativity, the Create 3 arrives ready to go with a suite of smart technology. Begin by programming the Create 3 to perform simple behaviors, sounds, and movements. Or advance to autonomous localization, navigation, and telepresence applications. What will you create?
Communicate
Operational out of the box, you can communicate with the Create 3 using Wi-Fi, Ethernet over USB, or Bluetooth Low Energy. The Create 3 educational robot will support learning with ROS 2, iRobot Education's SDK for Python 3, or the Robot Coding App.
Connect & Store
Using the Create 3 Educational Robot's built-in USB-C port, you can attach and run third-party hardware – and use the cargo bay for storage.
Build & Expand
The Create 3 Educational Robot's top faceplate is easily removable, can be locked in place with a single screw, and features a standard hole pattern for mounting LIDAR scanners, camera modules, and other sensors.
Dock & Charge
Send the Create 3 Educational Robot back to its Home Base charging station to dock and charge.
Learn & Explore
Explore the iRobot Education learning library for sample projects or venture into expansive, online open source databases for access to software packages and libraries in ROS 2.
The Create 3 does not include cleaning hardware.
Note: Shipping weight reflects UPS' new dimensional weight regulations.
Technical Details
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- Size 5.63 in x 16 in x 18.63 in | 14.29 cm x 40.64 cm x 47.31 cm
- Weight 10.3 lbs | 4.68 kg
Connectivity
- - Wi-Fi or Ethernet over USB Host: Connect and control the robot using ROS 2.
- - Bluetooth® Low Energy: Connect to and control the robot using iRobot Education's Python Web Playground.
Battery
- 1800 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Sensors
- 1x Power button 2x User buttons
- 2x Front bumper zones
- 2x Wheel encoders
- 4x IR cliff sensors
- 7x IR obstacle sensors
- 1x Downward optical flow sensor for odometry
- 1x 3D gyroscope
- 1x 3D accelerometer
- 1x Battery level monitor
Actuators
- 2x Drive motors
- 6x RGB LED ring
- 1x Speaker
Charging and Expansion
- 1x Docking port
- 1x USB-C™ port, 3A at regulated 5V
- 1x Payload power, 2A at unregulated (nominal 14.4V)
FAQ
What age(s) is the Create 3 educational robot designed for?
The Create 3 is an affordable STEM resource for educators, students, and developers. It is an advanced platform intended for high school, college, and lifelong learners ages 16 and up.
How do I know if the Create 3 is right for me or my students?
The Create 3 is intended for upper high school students, college students, or lifelong learners. Create 3 works out of the box with the iRobot Education Python Web Playground (Bluetooth® LE) or as a node in a ROS 2 graph over Wi-Fi or via its USB-C host port. Lower grades or those starting in coding might also be interested in their Root coding robots.
Can I turn my Create 3 into a vacuum?
The Create 3 robot is based on the Roomba i3 platform but does not include support for Roomba brushes, rollers, or vacuum motors. The bottom plastics and software are completely different than what is on a Roomba i-series robot, and the robot will not connect to the iRobot Home App.
I am familiar with Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, or other embedded computers; can I use them with the Create 3?
Yes! The Create 3 works out of the box with many embedded computers. They can be connected over a wireless link; if a wired link is required, an appropriate USB cable will need to be purchased. The robot provides a USB-C™ host port and access to raw battery voltage.
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