Research
Colias
Built by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln
Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Overview
The micro robot Colias is built on a 4 cm circular chassis and is a low-cost and open platform for use in a variety of swarm robotics applications.
Flagship features
- Replicates the behavior of swarming honeybees. Developed by computer scientists at the University of Lincoln with help from researchers at Tsinghua University in China
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 5 kg
- Reach
- 850 mm
- Speed
- 0.35 m/s
- Weight
- 0.04 kg
- Battery
- 1.5 h
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- $80
- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 6
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.03
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE,FCC,CB,CCC,RoHS
Other28
- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- visual_inspection,dimensional_measurement,surface_inspection
- Sub Category
- edge-AI-box
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Max Speed M S
- 0.3
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Force Limiting
- true
- Model Variants
- Colias
- Operating Temp
- -20 °C to 60 °C with 0.5 m/s air flow
- Warranty Years
- 3
- Company Country
- KR
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Deployment Count
- 75000
- Deployment Notes
- Demonstrated successful on-board bio-inspired collision avoidance (LGMD1, LGMD2, DSN models) in arena experiments with multiple robots.
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Youtube Video Id
- znAkt9aq9iQ
- Compatible Vision
- OV7670 CMOS VGA camera
- Industries Served
- automotive,electronics,pharma,logistics,metalwork
- Software Platform
- Mobilint SDK
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Piab suction
- Countries Available
- Worldwide
- Extras Contact Emails
- contact_us@mobilint.com
- Programming Interface
- code_python,proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Replicates the behavior of swarming honeybees. Developed by computer scientists at the University of Lincoln with help from researchers at Tsinghua University in China.
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