TurtleBot 4
[commercial]mobile · food-service · 5 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
TurtleBotForm Factor
mobile
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Autonomous
Deployments
5
Target Price
Custom Quote
- COMMERCIAL
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
- 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
Autonomous
Independent audit: evaluates human teleoperation reliance, VR assistance, and vendor autonomy bounds.
Autonomous robotics system.
Safety record
No incidents on record for TurtleBot 4.
FAQ
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
- TurtleBot 4 at Bristol Clinic, UK[OPERATIONAL]
Bristol Clinic, UK · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at University of Florida[OPERATIONAL]
University of Florida · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts[OPERATIONAL]
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at San Diego, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
San Diego, California, USA · Jun 1, 2024
- TurtleBot 4 at University of Maryland[OPERATIONAL]
University of Maryland · Jun 1, 2024