BonicBot A Series
Education & STEM
The BonicBot A Series is an affordable, modular educational robot designed for schools and STEM labs, featuring ROS2 navigation, 5 DOF joints, and block-coding via BonicAI.
A2 Pro takes students from block coding to Python and ROS2; A2 Lite brings the same friendly character to events, receptions, and open houses, with BonicAI Marketing Studio through the BonicOS Interface add-on.
80 cm
Entry-level compact height ideal for classroom and lab desks.
5 DOF
Two joints per arm plus an articulated neck.
9200 mAh
Delivers 3–4 hours of active runtime for continuous class lessons.
RPi 5 + MCU
Onboard Raspberry Pi 5 processor interfacing with custom controller boards.
Dual 5W
Dual built-in speakers for clear speech in 30+ languages.
IMU, Camera, LiDAR
Equipped with 360° LiDAR, a high-res camera, and inertial sensor.
RGB Display + Articulation
Expressive RGB face interface combined with neck servo movement.
Adapter Charging
Adapter-based direct wall charging with power status indicator.
See the BonicBot A Series in Action
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School STEM Labs
Structured robotics curriculum with lesson plans, coding exercises, and hands-on demonstrations.
Coding Clubs
Block and Python programming in a real, physical robot — not just a screen simulator.
University Intro Courses
ROS2 and autonomous navigation for undergraduate robotics and computer science programmes.
STEM Competitions
A capable, programmable platform for robotics competitions and science fairs.
Events & Public Expos
A highly engaging interactive showcase for educational expos, science fairs, and school open houses.
Robotics Research & AI
Robust platform for ROS/ROS2 bases, machine learning training, and building advanced navigation systems with integrated vision systems.
Key Features
360° LIDAR Navigation
Autonomous navigation with full 360° obstacle detection — no manual driving required.
ROS2 Inside
Industry-standard Robot Operating System 2 integration — students learn on the same platform professionals use.
Python SDK
Full Python programming SDK with access to sensors, actuators, and AI capabilities.
5 DOF Expressive Motion
Two joints in each arm plus an articulated neck for natural gestures and head movement.
Computer Vision
Built-in camera with object detection and visual recognition capabilities.
BonicAI Robotics Studio
A2 Pro: AI-generated robot programs, block and Python coding, a simulator, coding courses, and vision models trained from the camera.
BonicAI Marketing Studio
A looping showreel, a product catalogue the robot answers from, and lead capture — on either model with the BonicOS Interface add-on.
Talks in 30+ Languages
Natural conversation through dual 5W speakers — in English, Indian and international languages.
Optional Equipment
Add-ons & Accessories
Enhance your BonicBot A Series with official hardware add-ons and control peripherals.
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Swap in what you need
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Gripper Pair
Motorized two-finger grippers that swap in for the hands, for pick-and-place experiments.
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Utility Plate
Arm-mounted holder pair and tray to carry boxes, props, or experiment payloads.
In the box
- Wireless JoystickA2 Lite · A2 Pro
- Premium charging adapterA2 Lite · A2 Pro
BonicOS Interface
Chest-mounted Android device running BonicOS, with its own camera. An add-on for A2 Lite and A2 Pro that unlocks BonicAI Marketing Studio.
Gripper Pair
Motorized two-finger grippers that swap in for the hands, for pick-and-place experiments.
Utility Plate
Arm-mounted holder pair and tray to carry boxes, props, or experiment payloads.
Flysky Long-Range Remote
Multi-channel long-range transmitter for high-precision outdoor and wide-area teleoperation.
Robotics Studio
A2 Pro: AI-generated robot programs, a Python and block-coding editor with simulator, ready-made coding courses, camera-trained vision models, and live class sessions.
Marketing Studio
A looping showreel between visitors, a product catalogue the robot answers questions from, and lead capture in conversation. On A2 Lite and A2 Pro with the BonicOS Interface add-on.
Real Deployment Stories
See how organizations deploy BonicBot operating systems and fleets to solve real-world challenges. Below are a handpicked few deployment stories and cases from all over the world.
Integrating Robotics & ROS2 into Undergraduate Curriculum
KBN College deployed a fleet of BonicBot A Series robots to introduce freshman engineering students to autonomous navigation, Python scripting, and machine vision.
Common Specifications
| Height | ~80 cm |
| AI Mode & Multi-Language | Natural conversation in 30+ languages |
| BonicAI Studios | Robotics Studio (A2 Pro) · Marketing Studio (A2 Lite and A2 Pro, with the BonicOS Interface add-on) |
| Bluetooth Smartphone Control | Yes — full mobile app control |
| Sequence Recording | Yes — mobile app based |
| Face Recognition | Add-on premium feature (mobile app based) |
| Speaker / Voice Output | Dual 5W built-in speakers, 30+ languages |
| Internet Connection | Enabled |
| Battery Life | Dedicated 9,200 mAh (3–4 hours of use) |
| Recharging | Premium charging adapter included |
| In the Box | Wireless Joystick and charging adapter |
| Hands | Five-finger hands — Gripper Pair add-on available |
| Weight | 7 kg (A2 Lite) · 7.5 kg (A2 Pro) |
| Repair-Friendly Design | Yes — easy to repair and maintain |
| Spare Parts Availability | Available |
| Warranty | 1 year warranty |
Model Comparison
BonicBot A2 Lite vs A2 Pro Comparison
BonicBot A2 Lite is built for showcasing, events, and visitor engagement; A2 Pro is built for hands-on learning, coding, and research. Both versions are available as fully assembled units only.
| Feature | A2 Lite | A2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware (Key Differences) | ||
| Brain / Controller | Main Board | Raspberry Pi 5 + Main Board |
| Built-in Camera | No — camera comes with the BonicOS Interface add-on | Yes — forehead camera (plus the BonicOS Interface camera with the add-on) |
| Number of Joints (DOF) | 5 joints — 2 per arm, 1 neck | 5 joints — 2 per arm, 1 neck |
| Hands & Attachments | Five-finger hands — Gripper Pair and Utility Plate add-ons | Five-finger hands — Gripper Pair and Utility Plate add-ons |
| Face / Expression Display | RGB LED face + articulated head movement | RGB LED face + articulated head movement |
| LiDAR Sensor (360° Scanner) | Not included | Yes — 360° LiDAR to sense full surroundings |
| IMU Sensor (Balance Sensor) | Not available | Yes — senses tilt and balance |
| Wheel Encoders | Not available | Yes — measures distance and speed of wheels |
| Weight | 7 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Mobility & Navigation | ||
| Autonomous Movement | Manual control only | Yes — moves on its own + manual control |
| Obstacle Avoidance | No | Yes — detects and avoids obstacles automatically |
| Room Mapping | No — cannot map the room | Yes — scans and creates a full room map |
| Waypoint Navigation | Not available | Yes — set destination points on map |
| Multi-Map Support | Not available | Yes — remembers and switches between multiple maps |
| Path Planning | Not available | Yes — plans best route to any point on the map |
| Location Saving | Not available | Yes — can save location names and navigate later |
| Tap-to-Navigate App | Basic control only | Tap-to-navigate on live map — no laptop needed |
| Software & Coding | ||
| Agentic AI | Not available | Inbuilt AI agent for agentic workflow creation with Gemini Robotics |
| Computer Vision | With the BonicOS Interface add-on | Inbuilt CV modules — Face Detection, Object Detection, Pose Detection, ArUco Markers |
| BonicAI Robotics Studio | Not available | Included — AI-generated robot programs, simulator, coding courses, vision model training and live class sessions |
| BonicAI Marketing Studio | With the BonicOS Interface add-on | With the BonicOS Interface add-on |
| Coding Level Supported | Not available | 3 levels: Blockly (visual) + Python + Full ROS2 (advanced) — Education Suite |
| ROS2 Robot Platform | Not available | Full ROS2 included — industry-standard robot software |
| Simulation / Practice Mode | Not available | Yes — Gazebo simulation, ready-to-install on Windows & Linux |
| Jupyter Notebook Support | Not available | Yes — write and run Python code directly in browser |
| Community & GitHub Support | Basic | Active community, open-source GitHub SDK, docs & tutorials |
| Cloud / Remote Access | Not available | Yes — cloud platform for remote monitoring and control |
| Add-Ons | ||
| Open Source 3D Print Files | Not available | Yes — STL design files included for makers |
| Wireless Joystick | Included in the box | Included in the box |
| BonicOS Interface | Optional add-on — chest-mounted, unlocks BonicAI Marketing Studio | Optional add-on — chest-mounted, unlocks BonicAI Marketing Studio |
| Gripper Pair | Optional add-on — motorized 2-finger grippers | Optional add-on — motorized 2-finger grippers |
| Utility Plate | Optional add-on — holder pair and tray to carry boxes | Optional add-on — holder pair and tray to carry boxes |
| Flysky Long-Range Remote | Optional add-on | Optional add-on |
| Use Case & Target Audience | ||
| Best Used For | Exhibitions, events, open houses, receptions and brand showcases | Schools, colleges, research labs, robotics competitions, advanced STEM |
| Exhibition / Showcasing | Basic demo and exhibition capability | Professional-grade — ideal for exhibitions & innovation labs |
| Overall Level | Showcasing / Exhibition Robot | Advanced / Professional Robot |
Hardware (Key Differences)
Brain / Controller
Built-in Camera
Number of Joints (DOF)
Hands & Attachments
Face / Expression Display
LiDAR Sensor (360° Scanner)
IMU Sensor (Balance Sensor)
Wheel Encoders
Weight
Mobility & Navigation
Autonomous Movement
Obstacle Avoidance
Room Mapping
Waypoint Navigation
Multi-Map Support
Path Planning
Location Saving
Tap-to-Navigate App
Software & Coding
Agentic AI
Computer Vision
BonicAI Robotics Studio
BonicAI Marketing Studio
Coding Level Supported
ROS2 Robot Platform
Simulation / Practice Mode
Jupyter Notebook Support
Community & GitHub Support
Cloud / Remote Access
Add-Ons
Open Source 3D Print Files
Wireless Joystick
BonicOS Interface
Gripper Pair
Utility Plate
Flysky Long-Range Remote
Use Case & Target Audience
Best Used For
Exhibition / Showcasing
Overall Level
Market Comparison
A head-to-head comparison of BonicBot A Series against international and other domestic alternatives.
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