Robots and laboratory facilities

Robotic platforms for research, testing and hands-on learning

Robolab at the University of Tartu Narva College gives students, researchers and partners access to robotic platforms and laboratory equipment for practical robotics work.

The laboratory includes humanoid robots, quadruped robots, robot manipulators and autonomous mobile platforms. These systems support learning, testing, prototyping and applied research in robot navigation, manipulation, perception, inspection, computer vision, human–robot interaction and robot control.

Robotic platforms at Robolab

G1 humanoid robot

The G1 humanoid robot is used to explore humanoid movement, balance, interaction and robotic behaviour in environments designed for people.

In Robolab, the G1 platform can support teaching, demonstrations and research tasks related to robot control, human–robot interaction, AI-based behaviour and human-assistance scenarios.

Relevant for: humanoid robotics, robot movement, human–robot interaction, AI-based behaviour and robotics education.

GO2 robot dog

The GO2 robot dog is a quadruped robotic platform for studying mobile robotics, navigation and inspection tasks.

Quadruped robots are useful for exploring how robots can move through more complex environments than standard wheeled platforms. In Robolab, GO2 can support work related to mobility, inspection, mapping, remote operation and sensor-based perception.

Relevant for: mobile robotics, inspection, indoor and semi-structured navigation, robot mobility and robotics demonstrations.

xArm robot manipulators

The xArm robot manipulators are robotic arms used for learning and developing manipulation, automation and robot control tasks.

They help students and researchers understand how robots can pick, place, move, position and interact with objects. In Robolab, xArm platforms can support object handling, programming, prototyping and hardware–software integration.

Relevant for: robotic manipulation, object handling, automation demonstrations, control systems teaching and prototype testing.

UR7e robot manipulators

The UR7e robot manipulators support work with collaborative and industrial-style robotic arm applications.

These platforms can be used to study how robotic arms are programmed, tested and integrated into automation tasks. They are suitable for learning robot control, testing end-effectors and developing applied solutions that connect robotics, sensors, software and data.

Relevant for: collaborative robotics, automation testing, robot programming, end-effector testing and industry-oriented demonstrations.

Origin One autonomous mobile robot

The Origin One autonomous mobile robot is used to explore autonomous movement, navigation and mobile robot applications.

In Robolab, the Origin One platform can support teaching, testing and applied development projects connected with autonomous navigation, route planning, data collection and mobile robotics.

Relevant for: autonomous navigation, route planning, indoor and mixed-environment mobile robotics, data collection and mobile robot prototyping.

Husarion Panther autonomous mobile platform

The Husarion Panther is an autonomous mobile platform that can be used for field testing, sensor integration and applied robotics development.

This type of platform is useful for studying robotic systems that need mobility, perception and the ability to operate outside a fixed laboratory setup. In Robolab, Panther can support projects related to inspection, autonomous control, ROS-based robot software development and sensor-based data collection.

Relevant for: autonomous mobile robotics, inspection, field testing, sensor integration, ROS-based development and applied research.

How the facilities are used

Robolab’s facilities help students, researchers and partners move from an idea to a tested concept. The laboratory supports early-stage robotics development, including selecting a suitable platform, testing robot behaviour, programming, sensor integration, data collection and prototype validation.

The facilities can be used for:

• robotic platform testing;
• prototype development;
• robot programming;
• computer vision and perception experiments;
• sensor integration;
• navigation and movement testing;
• manipulation and automation tasks;
• demonstrations and workshops;
• student projects, internships and thesis work.

For companies and partners

Robolab’s robotic platforms can help companies and organisations test early ideas, evaluate possible technical approaches and understand whether a robotics solution could be useful in a specific environment.

Collaboration may include feasibility studies, platform testing, prototyping, simulation, data collection or applied research projects.

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For students and researchers

Robolab’s facilities are part of a practical learning and research environment at Narva College. Students can work with real robotic platforms and connect theoretical knowledge with hands-on experimentation.

The laboratory supports learning in robotics, control systems, prototyping, computer vision, data capture, programming and applied artificial intelligence.

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Interested in using Robolab’s facilities?

Contact Robolab if you are interested in robotics testing, prototyping, demonstrations, applied research or collaboration with the University of Tartu Narva College.

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