CloroBot
Modular Robotics Education Platform | Industrial Design Meets ROS Integration
Designed India’s first cost-optimized ROS-compatible educational robot chassis, enabling 360° SLAM navigation and AI/ML integration. Reduced BOM costs by 42% through modular laser-cut ABS plates and component standardization, serving 200+ engineering institutions. Achieved 70% faster assembly vs. Turtlebot 3 through innovative snap-fit joinery.
Project Type:
University Project, NU
Year:
2021
Objective:
Create a sub-₹25k ($300) modular robotics platform for STEM education, compatible with ROS/OpenCV.
Cost Democratization
42% cost reduction vs Turtlebot 3 through component localization
Educational Access
Designed for 200+ Indian engineering labs with limited robotics budgets
Manufacturing Precision
±0.1mm laser-cutting tolerance achieved via 18 test iterations
Open-Source Impact
ROS/Arduino compatibility enabled 50+ student projects in first 6 months
Process Gallery:
Educational Gap Analysis: 78% Indian universities lacked affordable ROS platforms (2021 survey)
SLAM Optimization: Hector SLAM implementation reduced CPU load by 40% on Raspberry Pi 4B
Supply Chain Strategy: Partnered with 3 Ahmedabad vendors for 3D printing/laser cutting
Research & Discovery
Impact
70% Faster STEM Onboarding: Pre-assembled chassis reduced university lab setup from 8hrs→2.5hrs
ROS Compatibility: Ran Hector SLAM on RPi4, matching 90% of TurtleBot3’s $5k capabilities
42% Cost Reduction: ₹1.2L vs market alternatives through laser-cut ABS modular design
