What is Duckietown?
Duckietown is an innovative educational ecosystem that streamlines the creation, delivery, and consumption of robotics and AI learning experiences. Originally developed at MIT, it has evolved into a global initiative that combines simulation with physical robot platforms to teach vehicle autonomy concepts.
The platform features Duckiebots (low-cost mobile robots), Duckiedrones (autonomous quadcopters), and configurable Duckietowns (urban environments) that together create a complete learning environment. The system includes lectures, exercises, theory, hardware, automatic evaluations, extensive documentation, and technical support.
Features
- Duckiebots: Low-cost mobile robots built from off-the-shelf parts
- Duckiedrones: Programmable autonomous quadcopters
- Duckietown Environment: Configurable urban settings with roads and signage
- Simulation Platform: Browser-based learning environment
- Auto-grading System: Automatic evaluation of assignments
- Educational Resources: Comprehensive lectures and exercises
- Technical Support: Documentation and community assistance
- Smart City Labs: Autolab environments with traffic lights and watchtowers
Use Cases
- University robotics education
- Independent learning of AI and robotics
- Research in mobile robotics
- Professional training in autonomous systems
- Teaching vehicle autonomy concepts
- Hands-on programming education
- Smart city simulation
- Autonomous navigation training
FAQs
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What hardware is needed to get started with Duckietown?
To get started, you only need a computer and internet connection for the simulation experience. For the full roboticist experience, you'll need to purchase a Duckiebot starting from $299. -
What is included in the classroom kits?
Classroom kits include Duckiebots, city components, traffic lights, and vary in size from 5 robots ($2800) to 30 robots ($14900), with corresponding city sizes and complexity. -
How long is the hardware warranty?
Classroom kits come with a 12-month hardware warranty, while individual Duckiebots come with a 6-month warranty and 30-day return policy.
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