Introducing OpenBot Waffle: An Open-Source Robotics Platform

Sensor Integration: Nodes for each sensor on the robot publishes the collected data
Fusion of Data: To provide a more accurate estimation of the robot’s position, the robot uses extended Kalman filters to merge odometry and IMU readings.
Control and Teleoperation: Using a differential drive controller users can easily command the robot’s movement using the keyboard or a joystick. The launch files simplify bringing up all necessary nodes—from the robot state publisher to the diff drive controller.

In a world where robotics is becoming more accessible than ever, we are excited to present OpenBot Waffle—a fully open-source robot built from scratch to inspire creativity, education, and innovation. Designed by ICI Bucharest, OpenBot Waffle brings together the best of hardware, software, and community-driven design, making it an ideal platform for both hobbyists and researchers.

🔗 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/ICI-Innolabs/OpenBot-Waffle