SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10)

Picture a robot in a narrow warehouse aisle, sliding diagonally past a parked trolley without turning its body, then pivoting on the spot to face a rack. Every part of that movement depends on two wheels that must steer and drive in perfect agreement, and the coordination happens inside a box that weighs less than a bag of sugar. The SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) is that box: a controller built specifically for the Dual Steering Drive motion model, with real-time performance delivered over EtherCAT and navigation by SLAM, QR Code or NFL.

Robots Middle East supplies the SRC-R10 to integrators, manufacturers and research teams across the Middle East. Robots Middle East prepares each quotation, arranges delivery to your site and provides support after the controller is installed, so that your project team deals with a single regional partner from specification to commissioning.

Background

SEER Robotics and its controller family

SEER Robotics builds controllers for autonomous mobile robots and organises them by the type of vehicle they are meant to govern. Alongside the SRC-R10, the range includes controllers for pallet handling, for autonomous forklifts, safety-rated controllers and general-purpose units. This approach reflects how mobile robotics has matured: rather than one board adapted to every chassis, each controller is matched to a particular motion model and application. You can view the wider range in our Controllers category.

Dual steering drive and real-time control

A dual-steering-wheel robot carries two wheels that are each driven and steered, which allows it to move forwards, sideways, diagonally and to rotate in place. That freedom comes at a cost in control complexity, because steering angles and wheel speeds have to be calculated and applied together, continuously. The SRC-R10 is positioned by SEER Robotics as a dedicated dual-steering-wheel robot controller, with real-time performance via EtherCAT. EtherCAT is an industrial Ethernet fieldbus widely used in automation where deterministic timing matters, and it suits a chassis whose wheels must respond in step with each other.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the processor model, the memory and storage, the mounting method or the contents of the box; these details are confirmed at quotation.

Why choose a dedicated dual-steering-wheel controller rather than a general-purpose one?

A general-purpose controller can be configured for many chassis types, but the engineering effort of adapting it to a dual steering drive falls on the integrator. The SRC-R10 starts from the other end: its motion model is Dual Steering Drive, so the controller is defined around the kinematics of the vehicle it will run. For a team building a dual-steering-wheel platform, that narrows the integration task to the drives, sensors and application logic rather than the fundamentals of motion.

The navigation figures support this focus. A positioning accuracy of ±5 mm, ±1° is what matters when a robot must stop beside a conveyor, align with a docking point or enter a rack position, and the ability to choose between SLAM, QR Code and NFL navigation lets the same controller serve facilities that have been marked with codes as well as those that have not. A single-frame map area of up to 400000 m² means large sites can be handled within one map, and the driving speed of up to 2 m/s covers typical indoor logistics movement.

Where the vehicle is not a dual-steering-wheel design, a different SEER controller may be the better starting point; the SEER Robotics General-purpose Robot Controller (SRC-2000-I(S)) is aimed at broader applications, as its name indicates.

How does the SRC-R10 connect to drives, peripherals and PLC logic?

Connectivity is generous for a unit measuring 171 × 118.5 × 38 mm. The controller provides 2-Way CAN, 4-Way RS485, 2-Way Gbps plus 1-Way 100 Mbps Ethernet, 2-Way USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi 6 in dual-band 2.4G / 5G 802.11ax 2T2R form. In practice this gives room for traction and steering drives, navigation sensors, a fleet network link and service access, without forcing a choice between them.

SEER Robotics states that CANopen drives can be swapped and that Modbus RTU peripherals such as light strips, batteries and speakers can be added, which gives integrators freedom in selecting components. For teams with an automation background, the optional Codesys plugin complies with IEC 61131-3, so PLC engineers can work in the programming environment they already know. The controller runs on 24 V and carries CE-EMC, CE-LVD and UL certification. Its IP20 rating indicates that it is intended to sit inside the robot's enclosure rather than be exposed to water or dust.

Who is the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) for?

The SRC-R10 is aimed first at robot manufacturers and system integrators who build dual-steering-wheel vehicles for warehouses, factories and distribution centres. These teams need a controller whose motion model matches their chassis and whose interfaces accept the drives and peripherals they already specify. Automation engineers moving into mobile robotics are a second audience: the Codesys option and IEC 61131-3 compliance shorten the learning curve considerably.

Universities and industrial research groups developing omnidirectional platforms will also find the controller relevant, given its choice of navigation methods and its standard fieldbus and serial interfaces. Operators planning large facilities benefit from the single-frame map capacity.

Other vehicle types are better served elsewhere in the range. Pallet-moving platforms have a dedicated option in the SEER Robotics Controller for Pallet-handling Robot (SRC-F10), and autonomous forklift projects can look at the SEER Robotics Specified Controller for Autonomous Forklift (SRC-2000-F(S)). Robots Middle East can advise on which controller fits your vehicle before you commit to a design.

What is the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) used for?

1. Narrow-aisle transport: controlling dual-steering-wheel robots that move sideways and diagonally where space between racks is tight.
2. Line-side delivery: moving parts and materials to production cells, with accurate stopping at each station.
3. QR Code-guided routes: running vehicles along code-marked paths in fulfilment and distribution facilities.
4. Large-site mapping: operating across extensive warehouses and plants using SLAM or NFL navigation within a single map.
5. Custom robot builds: giving integrators a base to combine CANopen drives and Modbus RTU peripherals with PLC-style logic.
6. Research and prototyping: supporting laboratories developing omnidirectional mobile platforms and navigation methods.

Pricing and Availability

The SRC-R10 is supplied by quotation, so that the configuration, including the optional Codesys plugin, matches your project. Send us your vehicle concept, the number of units and your site location, and Robots Middle East will prepare a formal offer. Delivery, customs clearance and technical support are arranged with the quotation. A quotation for the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What motion model does the SRC-R10 support?

The SRC-R10 is designed for the Dual Steering Drive motion model, in which two wheels are each driven and steered.

Which navigation methods can the controller use?

The controller supports SLAM, QR Code and NFL navigation, with a positioning accuracy of ±5 mm, ±1°.

How large an area can be mapped?

A single map frame can cover up to 400000 m² (4,305,560 sq.ft), which suits large warehouses and plants.

Can PLC engineers program the SRC-R10?

Yes. An optional Codesys plugin complies with IEC 61131-3, allowing engineers to work in a familiar PLC environment.

Which drives and peripherals does it work with?

SEER Robotics states that CANopen drives can be swapped and that Modbus RTU peripherals such as light strips, batteries and speakers can be added.

Is the controller certified?

The SRC-R10 is certified to CE-EMC, CE-LVD and UL, and carries an IP20 rating for installation inside the robot's enclosure.

Where can I buy the SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) and what does it cost?

Robots Middle East supplies the SRC-R10 across the Middle East on a quotation basis. Request a quotation on this page and we will reply with a formal offer covering configuration, delivery and support.

Summary

The diagonal glide through a crowded aisle that opened this page is only as smooth as the coordination behind it. The SEER Robotics Controller for Dual-steering-wheel Robot (SRC-R10) puts that coordination into a compact, dedicated unit: a Dual Steering Drive motion model, EtherCAT real-time performance, a choice of SLAM, QR Code and NFL navigation, and a broad set of CAN, RS485, Ethernet, USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi 6 interfaces. Codesys compatibility opens it to PLC engineers, and CE-EMC, CE-LVD and UL certification support deployment in regulated facilities. For teams building dual-steering-wheel robots in the region, with Robots Middle East handling supply and support, this page is the starting point.