# Autonomous Kit

The **Autonomous Kit** is an all-in-one robotics platform for learning, building, and experimenting with intelligent autonomous systems. Designed for both education and research, it brings advanced capabilities like navigation, obstacle avoidance, and real-time sensor fusion into an easy-to-use and modular system.

## Who Is It For?

* **Educators & Students**: Ideal for classroom robotics, hands-on STEM education, and project-based learning.
* **University Labs & Researchers**: Supports complex robotics experiments, SLAM, AI, and ROS2 integration.
* **Makers & Developers**: A flexible platform for building autonomous robots and testing advanced algorithms.

Whether you're starting out or pushing the limits of robotic intelligence, the Autonomous Kit adapts to your needs.

## What’s Inside the Box?

Everything you need to start building right away:

1x Raspberry Pi

2x [SMD RED](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/smd-red)

2x [12V Brushed DC Motor with built-in encoder](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/electrical-motors/brushed-dc-motors-bdc)

1x [USB Gateway Module](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/gateway-modules/usb-gateway-module)

1x [IMU Module](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/add-on-modules/imu-module)

1x [Ultrasonic Distance Sensor Module](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/add-on-modules/ultrasonic-distance-sensor-module)

1x [Buzzer Module](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/add-on-modules/buzzer-module)

1x [RGB LED Module](https://docs.acrome.net/electronics/add-on-modules/rgb-led-module)

## Learn by Doing

The Autonomous Kit empowers you to:

* Program robots using Python or visual Blockly code
* Build real-time obstacle-avoiding systems
* Visualize sensor data and understand sensor fusion
* Design SLAM-based mapping solutions
* Prototype custom algorithms for decision-making and mobility

Hands-on learning meets real-world robotics.

## Key Features

* Fully integrated **sensor fusion system** (Ultrasonic, IMU, LIDAR)
* **Wireless (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)** and **USB** communication
* Cross-platform interfaces: **Python, GUI, Blockly, Mobile App**
* Supports both **ESP32** and **Raspberry Pi**
* ROS2-ready for advanced robotics development
* Modular and open-source hardware/software

## Software & Control Options

* **Blockly UI**: Drag-and-drop programming for beginners
* **Python GUI**: Desktop interface with real-time motor and sensor visualization
* **Python Scripting API**: Full control over sensors and actuators
* **Flutter Mobile App** (optional): Control via smartphone over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
* **ROS2 Integration**: Ideal for SLAM, navigation, and research applications (Raspberry Pi only)

## Learning & Experimentation Topics

* PID motor control algorithms
* Obstacle detection and avoidance
* Sensor fusion techniques (IMU + Ultrasonic + LIDAR)
* SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
* Autonomous navigation and path planning
* AI-based robot behavior (vision, logic, etc.)

## Example Project: SLAM Navigation Robot

**Overview**:\
Build a self-driving robot that maps its surroundings using LIDAR and navigates autonomously using real-time obstacle avoidance and path planning.

**Hardware Used**:

* 2× SMD Red Motor Drivers
* Ultrasonic Sensor
* IMU Sensor
* 360° LIDAR
* Raspberry Pi (recommended) or ESP32

**Software Stack**:

* Python SDK for control and decision logic
* GUI for live visualization
* ROS2 for SLAM and navigation stack integration

**Highlights**:

* LIDAR-based mapping
* Dynamic obstacle detection
* Real-time path correction using sensor feedback
* Expandable with a camera for visual SLAM or object tracking