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FEI JetRacer Tutorial

Welcome to the FEI JetRacer documentation site. This guide will help you set up and use the JetRacer ROS AI Kit.

About JetRacer​

JetRacer is an AI-powered racing robot based on the NVIDIA Jetson Nano platform. It combines robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to create an autonomous racing platform.

What You'll Learn​

In this tutorial series, you'll learn how to:

  • Assemble the JetRacer ROS AI Kit
  • Install and configure the Jetson Nano image
  • Set up multi-machine communication
  • Control the robot's movement
  • Work with ROS topics and nodes
  • Calibrate the robot's odometer
  • Configure the camera and lidar

Prerequisites​

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • JetRacer ROS AI Kit
  • NVIDIA Jetson Nano
  • MicroSD card (32GB or larger recommended)
  • 3 x 2600mah 18650 batteries
  • Computer with SSH client
  • Basic knowledge of Linux commands

Getting Started​

Begin your journey with the JetRacer by following our step-by-step tutorials. Start with the Assembly Guide to build your robot.