The Black Gladiator is a rugged, agile tracked robot platform designed for makers who need a reliable foundation for all-terrain exploration. Whether you are building a surveillance tank, a rescue robot, or an autonomous rover, this chassis provides the stability of an aluminum alloy base combined with the superior grip of engineering plastic tracks. Key Features Robust Construction: Built with a 2mm high-strength aluminum alloy base that has undergone sandblasting oxidation for a premium, durable finish. All-Terrain Mastery: The engineering plastic tracks provide excellent damping and road grip, allowing the Gladiator to navigate uneven surfaces with low noise and high efficiency. High Torque Power: Equipped with two high-quality DC motors (6-12V) that offer enough power to carry sensors, microcontrollers, and additional hardware modules. Expandable Design: The pre-drilled base is perfectly suited for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 setups. Easily mount ultrasonic sensors, IR trackers, cameras, or Wi-Fi modules to customize your build. Technical Specifications Feature Details Model DFRobot ROB0153 (Black Gladiator) Dimensions (Assembled) 193mm x 163mm x 60mm Weight (Net) 0.47kg Base Material 2mm Aluminum Alloy Track Material Engineering Plastic Motor Voltage Range 6V - 12V No-Load Speed 170 - 350 RPM Rated Current 100mA (at 12V) What’s in the Box? The ROB0153 comes as a kit, providing a satisfying assembly experience: 1x Aluminum Alloy Base 2x High-Power Motors 2x Durable Plastic Tracks 2x Drive Wheels & 2x Bearing Wheels 1x Battery Holder 1x Assembly Screw Set & Hex Wrench Tech Note: Because the Gladiator is a tracked vehicle, it uses differential steering. To turn, the motors must spin at different speeds or in opposite directions. We recommend pairing this with a dual-channel motor driver like the L298N or a dedicated DFRobot Motor Shield.
