Navigational Robot – Car-1 (Sensors)
Master real-world navigation using sensors, motion algorithms, and autonomous decision-making.
Car-1 is the first robot in the ZAS Navigational Robotics Series, designed to help students transition from theory and kits into fully integrated autonomous robotic systems.
Product Description
The Navigational Robot – Car-1 (Sensors) is designed to bridge the gap between learning sensors and building real autonomous robots.
Fully assembled and ready to run, Car-1 integrates IR sensors, an ultrasonic sensor, DC motors, a steering servo, and a UK-engineered motor controller board into a clean, robust robotic platform — eliminating wiring complexity and setup friction.
With real-time feedback displayed on the onboard OLED screen, students learn to debug, refine, and optimise navigation algorithms exactly as they would on real robotics systems.
Paired with a controlled boundary-wall arena, Car-1 enables students to test and compare multiple navigation behaviours, laying a strong foundation for advanced autonomous robots in the ZAS series.
What’s Included
A complete, ready-to-use autonomous navigation platform.
- Fully assembled navigational robot car
- UK-engineered motor controller board
- Pre-mounted DC motors and steering servo motor
- Ultrasonic distance sensor
- IR sensor array / IR obstacle sensor
- OLED display for real-time feedback
- Clean, organised chassis with integrated power supply
- All wiring pre-installed (no messy cables)
- 4 boundary walls (100 cm × 15 cm) for algorithm testing
What Can Students Do?
- Apply all knowledge from the Foundational Robotics Series
- Implement obstacle avoidance, line following, and wall following
- Practise edge detection and precision turns
- Control DC motors and servo-based steering systems
- Use IR and ultrasonic sensors for real-time decisions
- Receive live operational feedback via OLED display
- Test navigation logic in a controlled arena
- Build foundations for advanced autonomous robotics
Who Is This For?
- Students ready to build real autonomous robots
- Schools teaching applied robotics and navigation algorithms
- Robotics clubs working on competition-style robots
- Learners transitioning from kits to full robotic platforms
Where This Fits in the Learning Journey
Car-1 is the first fully integrated robot where sensing and motion come together to create real autonomous navigation behaviours.
Sensor Kit → Motion Kit → Communication Kit → Car-1 → Advanced Robots
Move from Kits to Real Autonomous Robots
Give students the confidence to design, test, and refine real-world navigation algorithms.
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