Protocol for: ROS-Enabled DIY and Open-Source Wheeled Robots for Higher Education Learning and Competitions: A Systematic Review v1

This protocol describes the methodology for a systematic literature review on ROS-enabled DIY and Open-Source Wheeled Robots platforms used in higher engineering education and academic competitions. The review follows the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and focuses on hardware architectures, ROS-based middleware, real-time control, multi-sensor integration, and long-term sustainability of educational and competition-oriented mobile robotic platforms.