2016/09/15 by Jingjin Yu, Shuai D. Han, Yu, Jingjin +5 · 1 citation
Computer Science · Engineering · #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence #Robotic Path Planning Algorithms #Robotics (cs.RO) #Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1609.04745
openalex publication_date 2016/09/15 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
microMVP is an affordable, portable, and open source micro-scale mobile robot platform designed for robotics research and education. As a complete and unique multi-vehicle platform enabled by 3D printing and the maker culture, microMVP can be easily reproduced and requires little maintenance: a set of six micro vehicles, each measuring 8× 5× 6 cubic centimeters and weighing under 100 grams, and the accompanying tracking platform can be fully assembled in under two hours, all from readily available components. In this paper, we describe microMVP's hardware and software architecture, and the design thoughts that go into the making of the platform. The capabilities of microMVP APIs are then demonstrated with several single- and multi-robot path and motion planning algorithms. microMVP supports all common operation systems.