Origin
An STM32- and Raspberry Pi-based omnidirectional rover with a mecanum chassis, independent suspension and a two-axis gimbal.
Project documentationBefore you build
Five answers, each linked to its source
What does it cost?
Not documented
No cost in the reviewed sources.
Can I sell what I build?
NoNon-commercial hardware
Hardware CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 · Software GNU General Public License v3.0. Licensing source
What’s open?
3 of 6CAD: AvailableBOM: PartialPCB: AvailableCode: AvailableSim: Not documentedGuide: Not documented
BOM partial · sim, guide not documented. All six files
What does it run on?
Simulation: Not documented. Software
Is it maintained?
Not documented
No activity snapshot yet. Activity
01 / Under the shell
The specifications.
Hardware, build and software on one sheet. Every fact links to where we found it.
Origin is an omnidirectional mobile robot platform with a mecanum-wheel chassis, independent suspension and a 2-DOF gimbal. Its STM32 controller works with a Raspberry Pi for machine vision; the repository provides mechanical models and custom PCB files. The README describes algorithm validation, inspection/reconnaissance and secondary development as intended uses.
Hardware
- Actuators
- Not documented Documentation
- Build
- Not documented · see the repository Documentation
- Drive
- Four-wheel independent mecanum drive README
- Gimbal
- 2-DOF, driven by Daran joint motors README
- Suspension
- Independent suspension with dual 110mm RC shock absorbers per wheel README
Building it
Not documented.
Software & simulation
- Runs on
- Raspberry Pi
- Operating system
- FreeRTOS README
- Machine vision
- OpenCV/YOLO-based target recognition on a Raspberry Pi README
02 / The files behind the robot
What’s open.
Six parts of the build, each checked separately. Gaps stay visible.
| Part | Status | What’s there | License | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAD | Available | SolidWorks mechanical models and assemblies are provided. | Not documented | mechanical/ |
| Bill of materials | Partial | Interactive BOMs are hosted on the OSHWHub project page. | Not documented | oshwhub.com |
| Electronics | Available | PCB source files and schematics are provided. | Not documented | PCB/ |
| Code | Available | STM32 firmware source is in the src directory. | Not documented | src/ |
| Simulation model | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No source found |
| Assembly guide | Not documented | Not documented | Not documented | No source found |
03 / Know before you build
Can you sell it?
NoNon-commercial hardware
The design files are CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, which restricts them to non-commercial use. Selling robots or parts made from the design needs the maker’s permission. Changes you distribute must be shared under the same license. The code is GNU General Public License v3.0.
- Hardware
- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
- Software
- GNU General Public License v3.0
04 / The upstream project
Is it maintained?
Not documentedRepository activity is not documented
Active: activity within 90 days of the snapshot. Quiet: within a year. Dormant: longer.
05 / Parts & kits
A head start.
Maker-listed sellers only. No affiliate links or paid placement.
MAKER’S COST
Not documented
No cost in the reviewed sources.
Kit availability is not documented in our reviewed sources.
06 / Side by side
Compare with other mobile robots.
Other mobile robots in the directory, most recently active first. Same sources, same rules.
| Robot | Cost | Open files | Can I sell it? | Runs on | Maintained | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OriginThis robotMy-user04 | Not documented | 3 of 6 | NoHW CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 · SW GNU General Public License v3.0 | Raspberry Pi | Not documented | — |
| LeKiwiSIGRobotics-UIUC | $4995V version | 4 of 6 | YesHW Apache-2.0 · SW Apache-2.0 | LeRobotRaspberry Pi | ActiveAug 5, 2026 | 1,497 |
| AlohaMiniLi Yiteng / Wu Zhiyong | About $600total, self-print | 5 of 6 | YesHW Apache-2.0 · SW Apache-2.0 | LeRobotRaspberry Pi | QuietJul 23, 2026 | 8 |
| OpenPodcarOpenPodcar | Not documented | 6 of 6 | Yes, with creditHW GPL-2.0 · SW GPL-2.0 | ROS 1GazeboArduino | DormantMay 9, 2022 | 50 |
| This robotOrigin | LeKiwi | AlohaMini |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Not documented | $499 | About $600 |
| Can I sell it? | ||
| No | Yes | Yes |
| Open files | ||
| 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Runs on | ||
| Raspberry Pi | LeRobot, Raspberry Pi | LeRobot, Raspberry Pi |
| Maintained | ||
| Not documented | ActiveAug 5, 2026 | QuietJul 23, 2026 |
Upkeep is measured against each robot’s own snapshot. Costs keep the maker’s scope, so check what each figure covers.
See them in the table07 / Follow the evidence
Open books.
Repository files are pinned to commit dc35d5a. Websites and papers are listed with their review dates.
- 01README.md at dc35d5aReviewed Nov 1, 2026
- 02LICENSE at dc35d5aReviewed Nov 1, 2026
- 03LICENSE-HW at dc35d5aReviewed Nov 1, 2026