TurtleBot 4

[commercial]

mobile · food-service · 5 deployments in catalog

Manufacturer

TurtleBot

Form Factor

mobile

Lifecycle

commercial

Operational Reality

Autonomous

Deployments

5

Target Price

Custom Quote

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Description

TurtleBot 4 is a low-cost, personal robot kit with open-source software. Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics, TurtleBot enables users to build a robot that can drive around, see in 3D, and create robotics applications.

Key facts & specs

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website
https://www.turtlebot.com/
maturity
commercial
lifecycle
active
form factor
mobile
manufacturer
TurtleBot
deployments count
5
Maturity stage
commercial
Capabilities
Can drive autonomously, equipped with 3D vision, ROS-based
Platform Type
Low-cost personal robot kit with open-source software
Development Framework
ROS-based (Robot Operating System) platform
Autonomy level
Autonomous
Sensor suite
3D vision
Cost class
Low-cost
Software license
Open-source software
Partnership
Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics

Autonomy: verified vs claimed

Audited Operational Reality

Autonomous

Independent audit: evaluates human teleoperation reliance, VR assistance, and vendor autonomy bounds.

Manufacturer Claim
Autonomous robotics system.

Safety record

Safety Status
Zero incidents on record

No incidents on record for TurtleBot 4.

Risk Metrics
Incidents: 0
Recalls: 0

FAQ

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What is TurtleBot 4?

TurtleBot 4 is a low-cost, personal robot kit with open-source software. Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics, TurtleBot enables users to build a robot that can drive around, see in 3D, and create robotics applications.

Is TurtleBot 4 actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. TurtleBot 4 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes TurtleBot 4?

TurtleBot 4 is made by TurtleBot, based in Mountain View, California, USA, founded in 2010.

Where is TurtleBot 4 deployed?

5 verified deployments of TurtleBot 4 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Bristol Clinic, UK, University of Florida, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Can you buy TurtleBot 4?

TurtleBot 4 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to TurtleBot 4?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable mobile robots to TurtleBot 4 include Cassie, Thymio 2+.

How does TurtleBot 4 compare to Cassie?

TurtleBot 4 and Cassie (Tutor Intelligence · 3 deployments) are both mobile robots on the DEPLOY registry. TurtleBot 4 has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

What is TurtleBot 4's maturity stage?

TurtleBot 4 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.

Is TurtleBot 4 safe?

TurtleBot 4 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Deployments

5 entries

Sectors & applications

1 entry