Turtlebot 4
Open-source ROS 2 mobile robotics learning platform
$1,195 – $1,850
TurtleBot 4 is the next generation of the open-source TurtleBot mobile robotics platform, built by Clearpath Robotics in partnership with Open Robotics for education and research. It is built on the iRobot Create 3 mobile base and runs ROS 2 on a Raspberry Pi, with a stereo camera and 2D LiDAR for navigation and perception. It ships in two configurations, a full-height Standard model and a lower-profile Lite model. Note: TurtleBot 4 is manufactured by Clearpath Robotics, not ROBOTIS; robotis.us currently lists only TurtleBot 3.
Released: 2022
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Estimated lead time: 4 weeks
Overview
TurtleBot 4 is the next generation of the world's most popular open-source mobile robotics platform, developed by Clearpath Robotics in partnership with Open Robotics and aimed at educators, researchers, and developers. It was designed for ROS 2 from the ground up and combines an iRobot Create 3 mobile base with a Raspberry Pi compute module, a stereo depth camera, and a 2D LiDAR for localization, mapping, and navigation.
The platform comes in two configurations: a full-featured Standard model with an OLED display, accessible power and USB ports, and a taller sensor tower, and a more compact, lower-cost Lite model. Both share the same mobile base and core sensing capabilities, with auto-docking for unattended charging.
TurtleBot 4 is sold worldwide through authorized distributors and is positioned as an affordable, fully expandable entry point into modern ROS 2 robotics. Note that the robot is manufactured by Clearpath Robotics (now part of Rockwell Automation), not ROBOTIS, whose US store currently lists only the earlier TurtleBot 3.
Key Features
- Designed for ROS 2 from the ground up as an open-source education and research platform
- Built on the iRobot Create 3 mobile base with built-in IMU, wheel encoders, and floor-tracking and infrared sensors
- Integrated stereo depth camera and 2D LiDAR for perception, mapping, and autonomous navigation
- Auto-docking for hands-free charging and unattended operation
- Available in two configurations (Standard and Lite) to suit different budgets and use cases
- Fully expandable with accessible mounting, power, and USB ports for custom payloads
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Deployment Evidence
TurtleBot 4 — Clearpath Robotics Official Page
TurtleBot 4 is the official ROS 2 reference robot co-developed by Clearpath Robotics and Open Robotics; first mobile robot with ROS 2 pre-installed out-of-box.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 2 (Humble, Jazzy), Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 72 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi |
Mechanics
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 0.306 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 9 kg |
Physical
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Height | 351 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 4 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | 2D LiDAR, OAK-D camera, IMU, bumpers, IR sensors |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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