Robomates
Self-balancing robots for multiplayer games
An open-source robotics platform where small two-wheeled self-balancing robots compete in real-time multiplayer games. Each robot balances autonomously using field-oriented motor control, communicates wirelessly via sub-GHz radio, and is controlled through a web-based application over Bluetooth.
How It Works
┌─────────────┐
│ Web Browser │
│ (Phone/PC) │
└──────┬──────┘
│ Bluetooth
┌──────┴──────┐
│ Repeater │
│ (ESP32) │
└──────┬──────┘
│ 869 MHz RF
┌────────────┼────────────┐
│ │ │
┌─────┴─────┐ ┌───┴───┐ ┌─────┴─────┐
│ Robot 1 │ │ ... │ │ Robot N │
└───────────┘ └───────┘ └───────────┘
1
Open Robomates HQ in Chrome, Edge, or Brave
2
Connect to a repeater or robot via Bluetooth
3
Pick a game — Sandbox, Zombie Tag, or Push Wars
4
Robots receive commands over RF and respond with live telemetry
Get a Kit
Complete Robomates Kit
Everything you need to build one robot. Detailed assembly instructions included.
Buy Kit →Bill of Materials
All parts needed to build one Robomates robot
Key Specs
MCU
ESP32-S3
Motors
2× BLDC with FOC
Balance
MPU6050 IMU + PID
Radio
CC1101, 869 MHz
Bluetooth
BLE + Classic
Crypto
ATECC508A, ECDSA
LEDs
12× WS2812B RGB
Battery
Single-cell LiPo
Temp Sensors
3× TMP117
Gamepads
PS5, Xbox, Switch…