Here are the main specifications of the robot we are going to design in this chapter:

• A maximum payload of 2 kg
• Body weight of 3 kg
• A maximum speed of 0.35 m/s
• Ground clearance of 3 cm
• Two hours of continuous operation
• Differential drive configuration
• Circular base footprint
• Autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance
• Low-cost platform

We are going to design a robot that satisfies all these specifications.