SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880)

On a differential drive robot, the two driven wheels do the moving, but the questions that matter most are answered inside one small enclosure: where the machine is, what lies ahead of it and which way it should turn next. The SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) is that enclosure. It brings SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL navigation, support for a dual-laser and single-camera sensor layout, and a broad set of field interfaces into a unit built for builders who want serious autonomy on a two-wheel platform without specifying more controller than the machine needs.

Robots Middle East supplies the SRC-880 to robot manufacturers, system integrators and engineering teams across the Middle East. We prepare formal quotations for both published versions, the SRC-880-T and the SRC-880-Q, and we remain your point of contact for delivery, customs and technical support once the controller is part of your project. Our team can also guide you to other SEER Robotics controllers in our range should your robot's drive layout call for a different unit.

Background

SEER Robotics and the Robot Brain

SEER Robotics (06106.HK) describes itself as a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company built around the Robot Brain, and it serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide with intelligent robotics solutions. The company's approach places the controller at the centre of the mobile robot: rather than leaving each manufacturer to assemble navigation, perception and motion control from separate parts, SEER Robotics supplies the robot's decision-making core together with its own software and a wider ecosystem of components. The SRC-880 is the entry point to that controller family, and it sits alongside more specialised units that SEER Robotics offers for other vehicle types, which you will find in our Controllers category.

Positioning: value for differential drive robots

SEER Robotics presents the SRC-880 with a clear message: it redefines the concept of value for money and is the ultimate choice for differential drive robots. That focus is deliberate. Differential drive, in which two independently driven wheels steer the machine by varying their relative speed, is one of the most widely used layouts for autonomous mobile robots, because it is mechanically simple and turns tightly within confined aisles. A controller dedicated to this class can concentrate its interfaces and navigation options on what such robots typically need. For key accounts, SEER Robotics also supports deep customisation and adaptation of branding, exterior shells, motion models, software and more, which makes the SRC-880 relevant to manufacturers who intend to sell robots under their own name.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are as published by the manufacturer and are confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

SEER Robotics has not published the contents of the box, the operating system or software version, the processor and memory, the mounting method or a lifespan figure; these are confirmed with you at quotation.

What is the difference between the SRC-880-T and the SRC-880-Q?

The two versions share the same published specification in almost every respect. Both weigh 0.75 kg, both measure 171 x 118.5 x 38 mm, both reach a navigation accuracy of ±5 mm, ±1° and both support driving speeds of ≤2 m/s. The electrical side is identical as well: a 24 V working voltage, power consumption of <12 W excluding DO output current, and the same set of CAN, RS485, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB2.0 and Power DO interfaces.

The one figure that separates them in the manufacturer's table is the single-frame map area. For the SRC-880-T it is ≤400000 m²; for the SRC-880-Q the table gives no value. That should not be read as a figure of any kind for the SRC-880-Q, and it should not be assumed that the SRC-880-T value carries over. If your site is large and the extent of a single map is decisive for your deployment, please state this in your enquiry, and Robots Middle East will confirm the applicable figure for the version you are considering before you commit.

How does the SRC-880 handle navigation and sensing?

The controller supports four navigation modes: SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL. In general terms these cover quite different site conditions. SLAM builds and uses a map of the natural environment, which suits facilities where fixed infrastructure is undesirable. QR Code navigation relies on codes placed on the floor and is common in dense, grid-based operations. Laser reflectors offer fixed reference points that are often used where repeatable positioning is needed at specific stations. Having all four within one controller means the same hardware can be specified across sites with very different layouts.

On the sensing side, the SRC-880 supports a combination of dual lasers and a single obstacle avoidance camera. For a differential drive robot this is a practical arrangement: two lasers can cover the machine's surroundings, while the camera adds a further view for obstacle avoidance. With ±5 mm, ±1° navigation accuracy, the controller addresses the kind of repeatable positioning that docking and handover points in material handling commonly demand. Two Gbps Ethernet ports and one 100 Mbps port, two CAN buses and four RS485 interfaces give room to connect lasers, drives, battery management and other peripherals, while dual-band Wi-Fi connects the robot to fleet and site systems.

Who is the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) for?

The SRC-880 is aimed first at manufacturers of differential drive mobile robots who want a proven navigation core rather than developing their own. For these builders, the combination of SEER Robotics software, a component ecosystem and a single controller with several navigation modes can shorten the path from prototype to production.

System integrators form a second group. An integrator delivering transport robots to warehouses, factories or distribution centres across the region can standardise on one controller and choose the navigation mode site by site. Key-account manufacturers who intend to market robots under their own brand are a third group, given the customisation SEER Robotics supports for branding, exterior shells, motion models and software.

Where the vehicle is not a differential drive robot, another SEER Robotics controller is likely to be the better starting point. For machines steered by two steering wheels, SEER Robotics offers the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10); for pallet-handling machines, there is the SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10); and autonomous forklift projects may be better served by the SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)). Our team will help you compare them against your drive layout. Completed machines can be explored in our Factory Robots category.

What is the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) used for?

1. Warehouse transport robots – moving goods between storage, picking and dispatch areas on differential drive platforms.
2. Factory line-side delivery – supplying materials to production stations along routes mapped with SLAM.
3. Grid-based operations – running robots across floors marked with QR codes in dense handling areas.
4. Station docking – using laser reflectors as references where robots must stop repeatably at handover points.
5. Own-brand robot products – serving as the controller inside robots customised for a manufacturer's branding and software.
6. Prototyping and pilot fleets – giving development teams a ready navigation core while the chassis and application are refined.

Pricing and Availability

Robots Middle East supplies the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) on a quotation basis, so that the version, quantity and any project requirements are reflected accurately in what we offer you. Please tell us whether you are considering the SRC-880-T or the SRC-880-Q, the navigation mode you intend to use and the scale of your site. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged together with your quotation. To begin, a quotation request for the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which type of robot is the SRC-880 designed for?

SEER Robotics positions the SRC-880 as the ultimate choice for differential drive robots. For other drive layouts, SEER Robotics offers dedicated controllers, which we are happy to discuss with you.

Which navigation modes does the SRC-880 support?

It supports SLAM, QR Code, Laser Reflector and NFL navigation. This allows the same controller to be used in sites with very different infrastructure.

What navigation accuracy does the SRC-880 achieve?

The published navigation accuracy is ±5 mm, ±1°, and it is the same for the SRC-880-T and the SRC-880-Q.

What sensors can be connected?

The controller supports a combination of dual lasers and a single obstacle avoidance camera. Its interfaces include two CAN buses, four RS485 ports, three Ethernet ports and two USB2.0 ports.

What power supply does the SRC-880 require?

The working voltage is 24 V, and power consumption is <12 W excluding DO output current. Two Power DO outputs rated 24 V / 1 A are provided.

Is the SRC-880 suitable for outdoor use?

The controller carries an IP20 rating and is specified for -30°C to 55°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity without condensation. It is therefore intended to be housed within the robot's protected enclosure.

Where can I buy the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) and what does it cost?

You can obtain it from Robots Middle East, which supplies it across the Middle East. Pricing is provided by formal quotation, which you can request on this page.

Summary

A differential drive robot is only as capable as the unit that decides where it goes, and the SEER Robotics Entry-level Robot Controller (SRC-880) concentrates those decisions in a compact, 0.75 kg enclosure. It offers four navigation modes, support for a dual-laser and single-camera layout, ±5 mm, ±1° navigation accuracy and a generous set of CAN, RS485, Ethernet and USB2.0 interfaces, all on a 24 V supply. The SRC-880-T and SRC-880-Q share nearly every published figure, and SEER Robotics backs the range with software, components and customisation for key accounts. For builders and integrators who want to put that compact control core into their own machines, with Robots Middle East handling quotation, delivery and support, this page is the starting point.