Jetson AI Robot Selection Guide

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If you are looking to buy your very own Jetson based robot from us, this quick guide will help highlight the differences between them to help you come to a decision.

JetBotJetRacerJetRacer Pro
Skill LevelEntry level
Basic programming skill required
Competition level
Experienced programming skill required
High speed competition level
Experienced programming skill required
AI ControllerJetson NanoJetson NanoJetson Nano
OSUbuntu 18.04 LTSUbuntu 18.04 LTSUbuntu 18.04 LTS
Programming LanguagePythonPythonPython
Camera8MP HD resolution, 160° FOV wide angle camera8MP HD resolution, 160° FOV wide angle camera8MP HD resolution, 160° FOV wide angle camera
OLED Module0.91″ 128×32 pixels0.91″ 128×32 pixels0.91″ 128×32 pixels
Wireless Module2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.22.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.22.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2
TeleOperationGamepad, webpageGamepad, webpageGamepad, webpage
CommunicationWiFiWiFiWiFi
Protectionover charge/discharge protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, reverse proofover charge/discharge protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, reverse proofover charge/discharge protection, over current protection, short circuit protection, reverse proof
DriveTrainDifferential 2WDAckerman steering
Dual gearmotor rear wheel drive
Ackerman steering
High speed motors 4WD
Front and rear axle differentials
SuspensionNoneNoneAdjustable oil-filled shocks
4WD independent suspension
Power Supply12.6V, 18650 battery × 3
(connected in series)
12.6V, 18650 battery × 3
(connected in series)
8.4V, 18650 battery × 4
(two in parallel, two in series)
MotorTT motor
Reduction rate 1:48
Idle speed 240RPM
37-520 DC gearmotor
Reduction rate 1:10
Idle speed 740RPM
RC380 high speed carbon brushed motor
Idle speed 15000RPM
ServoNoneMG996R, 9kg/cm torqueE6001, 6kg/cm torque
ChassisAluminum alloy chassisAluminum alloy chassisQuality rugged R/C Racecar plastic chassis
CrashproofToo slow to crashFront spongeFront sponge
Software LibraryJetBot, ROSJetRacer, DonkeyCarJetRacer, DonkeyCar
Table comparing the differences between JetBot platforms