Zumo 2040 Robot

The Zumo 2040 is a highly integrated, user-programmable and customizable tracked robot. It measures less than 10 cm on each side and weighs approximately 275 g with batteries (160 g without), so it is both small enough and light enough to qualify for Mini-Sumo competitions, but its versatility makes it capable of much more than just robot sumo battles.

At the heart of the Zumo 2040 is a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller (like the one on the Raspberry Pi Pico), a 32-bit dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running at 125 MHz, which can be programmed with C, C++, Arduino, or Python. The Zumo 2040 has 16 MB (128 Mbit) of flash memory that ships preloaded with a MicroPython interpreter, so you can get started right away by plugging into its USB-C port and editing the included example Python programs. For advanced users who want to customize or enhance their robots with additional peripherals, the robot’s power rails and microcontroller’s I/O lines can be accessed via 0.1″-spaced through-holes along the sides and front of the main board. A 4-pin JST SH-compatible connector provides access to the RP2040’s I2C0 bus and can be used with many Sparkfun Qwiic and Adafruit STEMMA QT devices.

Assembled Zumo 2040 robot, front view.

Assembled Zumo 2040 robot, side view.

Assembled Zumo 2040 robot, back view.

The Zumo 2040 features two H-bridge motor drivers and a variety of integrated sensors, including a pair of quadrature encoders for closed-loop motor control, a complete inertial measurement unit (3-axis accelerometer, gyro, and magnetometer), five downward-facing reflectance sensors for line-following or edge-detection, and front- and side-facing proximity sensors for obstacle detection and ranging. Three on-board pushbuttons offer a convenient interface for user input, and a 128×64 graphical OLED display, buzzer, and six RGB LEDs allow the robot to provide feedback.

The Zumo 2040 robot is available as a kit or fully assembled with three different motor options:

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Pololu item #: 5011
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The Pololu Zumo 2040 robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU. This version includes two 50:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation, six RGB LEDS, and a graphical OLED display. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and connect it to a computer with a USB-C cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

Pololu item #: 5012
Brand: Pololu supply outlook
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The Pololu Zumo 2040 robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU. This version includes two 75:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation, six RGB LEDS, and a graphical OLED display. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and connect it to a computer with a USB-C cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

Pololu item #: 5013
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The Pololu Zumo 2040 robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU. This version includes two 100:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation, six RGB LEDS, and a graphical OLED display. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and connect it to a computer with a USB-C cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

Pololu item #: 5010
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The Pololu Zumo 2040 robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 MCU, and this kit contains most of the parts you need to build one—all you need to add are a pair of micro metal gearmotors, four AA batteries, and a USB-C cable. It includes integrated dual motor drivers, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors, a full IMU, six RGB LEDS, and a graphical OLED display. The assembled robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. This product is a kit; assembly (including soldering) is required.

Pololu item #: 5014
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This is the main control board for the Zumo 2040 robot. It is included as part of the Zumo 2040 Robot Kit and built into the assembled versions of the Zumo 2040 Robots. Assorted through-hole components, magnetic encoder discs, and mounting hardware are included, but the optional OLED display is sold separately.

Pololu item #: 5015
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This is the front sensor array of the Zumo 2040 robot. It is included as part of the Zumo 2040 Robot Kit and built into the assembled versions of the Zumo 2040 Robots. Additional header pins and infrared LEDs are included.

Note: This product is not intended for use with the Zumo 32U4 Robot or Zumo Robot for Arduino.

Pololu item #: 3121
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This is the stainless steel blade the Zumo 32U4/2040 robot. It is included as part of the Zumo 32U4/2040 robot kits and built into the assembled versions of the Zumo 32U4/2040 robots. The plastic IR LED holder is included.

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