Duckietown - Create hands-on vehicle autonomy classes and get ready for the era of AI robotics

Duckietown Create hands-on vehicle autonomy classes and get ready for the era of AI robotics

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From 159$

Home: https://duckietown.org

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What is Duckietown?

Duckietown is an innovative educational ecosystem that streamlines the creation, delivery, and consumption of robotics and AI learning experiences. Originally developed at MIT, it has evolved into a global initiative that combines simulation with physical robot platforms to teach vehicle autonomy concepts.

The platform features Duckiebots (low-cost mobile robots), Duckiedrones (autonomous quadcopters), and configurable Duckietowns (urban environments) that together create a complete learning environment. The system includes lectures, exercises, theory, hardware, automatic evaluations, extensive documentation, and technical support.

Features

Duckiebots: Low-cost mobile robots built from off-the-shelf parts
Duckiedrones: Programmable autonomous quadcopters
Duckietown Environment: Configurable urban settings with roads and signage
Simulation Platform: Browser-based learning environment
Auto-grading System: Automatic evaluation of assignments
Educational Resources: Comprehensive lectures and exercises
Technical Support: Documentation and community assistance
Smart City Labs: Autolab environments with traffic lights and watchtowers

Use Cases

University robotics education
Independent learning of AI and robotics
Research in mobile robotics
Professional training in autonomous systems
Teaching vehicle autonomy concepts
Hands-on programming education
Smart city simulation
Autonomous navigation training

FAQs

What hardware is needed to get started with Duckietown?

To get started, you only need a computer and internet connection for the simulation experience. For the full roboticist experience, you'll need to purchase a Duckiebot starting from $299.
What is included in the classroom kits?

Classroom kits include Duckiebots, city components, traffic lights, and vary in size from 5 robots ($2800) to 30 robots ($14900), with corresponding city sizes and complexity.
How long is the hardware warranty?

Classroom kits come with a 12-month hardware warranty, while individual Duckiebots come with a 6-month warranty and 30-day return policy.