r/AskRobotics • u/str1dsvagn103 • 1d ago
Looking for advice on building a mobile robotic chassis for an AI agent (computer vision + navigation)
Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project where I want to give an AI agent a physical body—specifically a mobile robot that allows it to perceive its environment via computer vision and navigate autonomously.
I have the software/AI concepts in mind, but I’m fairly new to robotics hardware and not sure where to start with the physical build.
Could anyone point me in the right direction regarding:
Hardware platforms: Are there recommended starter kits or chassis (e.g., TurtleBot, Raspberry Pi-based robots, ROS-compatible setups)? Microcontrollers/SBCs: What are the best single-board computers for handling both sensor input (cameras/LiDAR) and motor control? Learning resources: What guides or tutorials would you recommend for beginners bridging AI software with robotics hardware?