# Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Kit - Beta

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** KIT-22230 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit-beta.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/experiential-robotics-platform-xrp-kit-beta.html.md))

The XRP Robotics Platform is a hands-on, comprehensive robotics platform and includes everything needed to build and program a beginner to advanced robot...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $249.95 (inc GST) — $227.23 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $220.41 (exc GST) · 25+ $215.86 (exc GST) · 100+ $206.77 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Out of stock — the product page offers email notification when it returns.

## Description

The [Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP)](https://experientialrobotics.org/) is a hands-on, comprehensive robotics platform and includes everything needed to build and program a robot to perform beginning through advanced tasks - building the foundation for innovative thinking, science, engineering, and problem solving. The platform provides:

- Progression from fundamental robotics to driving, line following, using sensors, using a robotic arm, and culminates in building an autonomous delivery robot
- Coding environment includes Blockly tools/libraries, Python, and the FIRST ® Robotics coding development tool, WPILib
- Easy-to-assemble hardware kit that can be assembled completely tool free (no soldering, no screws)
- Online activities and modules that build on one another
- Content designed for middle and high-school students and beginners
- Jumping off point for customizing the robot in countless ways
 
This kit is the hardware arm of the XRP. At the heart of it is the XRP Controller Board, which includes an on-board Raspberry Pi® Pico W featuring the RP2040 microcontroller; low-power accelerometer + gyroscope 6-DoF IMU (LSM6DSOX from STMicroelectronics®); a Qwiic® connector for easy integration of sensors and accessories; two dual-channel motor drivers for four motors total; two servo headers; a momentary button switch; and more. The kit also includes an ultrasonic rangefinder, line follower, two motors with encoders, servo motor, Qwiic cables, chassis and plastic parts, two wheels, two casters, and battery holder. The robot is normally powered by 4xAA batteries (not included in kit), but any supply up to 11V is supported via the barrel connector.

The online modules, accessible at [experientialrobotics.org](https://experientialrobotics.org/), were developed by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and serve as a comprehensive introduction to robotics. The modules and progression of content have been tested with hundreds of users and have been refined to the current form, still in beta. The content offers a fun, engaging experience and asks users in solving real-world robotics challenges.

This kit and the online tools are in beta form – by using the kits now, you will not only be an early adopter, but you will be able to provide feedback to make the platform better.

### XRP Contributing Partners Include:

 ![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/XRPRoboticsKitContributingPartners_427646fd112.png) **Pre-Order Disclaimer:** The Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) – Beta is available for pre-order. Orders will be fulfilled in the order they are received. If you are ordering this product alongside "Live/in-stock" products and want to receive these products ASAP, be sure to designate your order for split shipments in checkout. Sparkfun are estimating to start shipping these kits by August 2023. ### Includes

- 1x XRP Controller Board
- 1x XRP Chassis Set
- 1x Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
- 1x Servo (Sub-Micro Size)
- 2x Hobby Motor with Encoder
- 2x Caster
- 2x O-Ring
- 2x Flexible Qwiic Cable - Female Jumper (4-pin) with Heat Shrink
- 1x Battery Holder - 4xAA to Barrel Jack Connector
- 1x Custom Line Follower Board
- 1x XRP Sticker Sheet
 
### Documents

- [XRP Robotics Platform Home Page](https://experientialrobotics.org/) (Online Modules, Coding Environment, and More Detailed Information)

## Images

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