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Navigational Robot – Car-1 (Sensors)

Master real-world navigation using sensors, motion algorithms, and autonomous decision-making.

Car-1 is the first robot in the ZAS Navigational Robotics Series, designed to help students transition from theory and kits into fully integrated autonomous robotic systems.

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ZAS Car-1 Navigational Robot
Car-1 navigation and sensor integration

Product Description

The Navigational Robot – Car-1 (Sensors) is designed to bridge the gap between learning sensors and building real autonomous robots.

Fully assembled and ready to run, Car-1 integrates IR sensors, an ultrasonic sensor, DC motors, a steering servo, and a UK-engineered motor controller board into a clean, robust robotic platform — eliminating wiring complexity and setup friction.

With real-time feedback displayed on the onboard OLED screen, students learn to debug, refine, and optimise navigation algorithms exactly as they would on real robotics systems.

Paired with a controlled boundary-wall arena, Car-1 enables students to test and compare multiple navigation behaviours, laying a strong foundation for advanced autonomous robots in the ZAS series.

What’s Included

A complete, ready-to-use autonomous navigation platform.

  • Fully assembled navigational robot car
  • UK-engineered motor controller board
  • Pre-mounted DC motors and steering servo motor
  • Ultrasonic distance sensor
  • IR sensor array / IR obstacle sensor
  • OLED display for real-time feedback
  • Clean, organised chassis with integrated power supply
  • All wiring pre-installed (no messy cables)
  • 4 boundary walls (100 cm × 15 cm) for algorithm testing

What Can Students Do?

14 Navigation Algorithms
Real-Time Sensor-Driven Control
Autonomous Behaviour Testing
  • Apply all knowledge from the Foundational Robotics Series
  • Implement obstacle avoidance, line following, and wall following
  • Practise edge detection and precision turns
  • Control DC motors and servo-based steering systems
  • Use IR and ultrasonic sensors for real-time decisions
  • Receive live operational feedback via OLED display
  • Test navigation logic in a controlled arena
  • Build foundations for advanced autonomous robotics

Who Is This For?

  • Students ready to build real autonomous robots
  • Schools teaching applied robotics and navigation algorithms
  • Robotics clubs working on competition-style robots
  • Learners transitioning from kits to full robotic platforms

Where This Fits in the Learning Journey

Car-1 is the first fully integrated robot where sensing and motion come together to create real autonomous navigation behaviours.

ZAS Robotics learning journey – Car-1 position

Sensor Kit → Motion Kit → Communication Kit → Car-1 → Advanced Robots

Move from Kits to Real Autonomous Robots

Give students the confidence to design, test, and refine real-world navigation algorithms.

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