ROVO2 Tracked Robot

ROVO2

The MBS ROVO2 is an electric motor driven tracked vehicle developed for use in unpaved terrain. The manufacturer of the drive is a renowned company trusted by many companies and organizations. The drive is designed for high sub-zero temperatures, making it popular with mountain rescue and expedition vehicles. The entire vehicle is protected to IP65.

Key Features:

  • Dual 7.5KW electric motors with 1:16 gear reduction

  • Top speed of 20km/h

  • Battery range of approximately 8 hours or 40km

  • Low center of gravity due to integrated chassis battery

  • ROS2 Jazzy support with Gazebo Harmonic simulation

  • Web-based control interface

Current Software Version: v2.0 (December 2025)

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