Duckietown Robotics

Duckietown Robotics offers hands-on learning experiences for robotics and AI, democratizing access to autonomous vehicle technology. It provides resources for teachers, learners, and researchers, including hardware, software, and pedagogical materials.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Mixed

About

What is Duckietown Robotics?

Duckietown Robotics is a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed to make robotics and AI education accessible, effective, and engaging. Originating from MIT, it provides streamlined teaching solutions for instructors, hands-on learning experiences for students, and an open research platform for developers. The platform includes interactive lectures, real-world simulations, physical robots (Duckiebots, Duckiedrones), rich documentation, and dedicated technical support. It caters to individual learners, classrooms, and researchers, offering various hardware bundles and software subscriptions. Duckietown aims to bridge theory with practical application, allowing users to build their own robots, follow lectures, and engage with a global community.

Best used for

Ideal for students who need to gain practical skills in robotics and AI, teachers looking to create engaging hands-on autonomy classes, and researchers needing a standardized platform for mobile robotics studies. Especially valuable for bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application through physical robots and simulations.

Common actions

learn robotics

teach AI

build autonomous vehicles

conduct robotics research

practice control systems

Capabilities

Key features

Hands-on robotics learning
AI education resources
Physical Duckiebots/Duckiedrones
Real-world simulations
Interactive lectures
Curricula for instructors
Research platform

Target Audience

studentteacher

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid

Not publicly disclosed. Check duckietown.com for current pricing.

FAQs

What is included in the free Duckietown Personal plan?

The Duckietown Personal plan, available for individual learners and non-commercial projects, includes access to Duckietown Shell, Duckietown Simulator, the Massive Open Online Course (simulation track), Duckietown Documentation, and community access. Hardware is not included, and no credit card is needed to sign up.

What are the options for instructors wanting to use Duckietown in their classes?

Instructors can choose from Classroom Kits, which are hardware bundles for different class sizes, or the 'Class-in-a-box' solution. The Class-in-a-box combines a Classroom Kit with a Duckietown Instructor Pack subscription, offering priority support, hardware fulfillment, and dedicated Slack channels.

Can Duckietown be used for research purposes?

Yes, Duckietown is extensively used for research in mobile robotics and physically embodied AI systems. It provides Autolabs for reproducible research and resources for building customizable smart-city laboratories. Many academic papers have been published using the Duckietown platform.

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