Introduction

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MYBOTSHOP ROVO3 Tracked Robot Platform

The MYBOTSHOP ROVO3 is a rugged tracked robot platform designed for autonomous mobile robot (AMR) applications. The tracked chassis provides superior terrain traversal capabilities compared to wheeled platforms, making it ideal for outdoor environments, rough terrain, and challenging surfaces.

External Dependencies

Package

Documentation

Ouster LiDAR Driver

ouster-ros

Intel RealSense ROS2

realsense-ros

Teleop Twist Keyboard

teleop_twist_keyboard

Nav2 Navigation

navigation2

ros_gz Bridge

ros_gz

Current Available Features

Feature

Status

Notes

ROVO3 Visualization (RViz2)

Available

ROVO3 Base High Level Driver

Available

Joint State, IMU, CMD, Odometry

ROVO3 Description (URDF/Xacro)

Available

ROVO3 Lidar (Ouster)

Planned

ROVO3 Depth Camera (Intel Realsense D435)

Planned

ROVO3 Autostart Services

Available

ROVO3 Twist Multiplexer

Available

ROVO3 SLAM

Planned

ROVO3 Odometry Navigation

Planned

ROVO3 Map Navigation

Planned

ROVO3 Webserver

Available

ROVO3 Gazebo Harmonic Simulation

Available

Manuals

Note

Product documentation and manuals are available for customers only. Please contact MYBOTSHOP for access to the following documents:

  • ROVO3 Flyer (DE/EN)

  • ROVO3 Assembly Manual

  • ROVO3 Product Documentation

  • ROVO3 CAN Control Guide

  • ROVO3 CAN Interface Documentation

ROVO Platform

The ROVO3 is based on the HAWE Mattro ROVO platform, a fully electric tracked drive system designed for off-highway autonomous applications.

Specifications

Mechanical

Parameter

Value

Chassis Type

Tracked

Drive System

Dual Track Drive

IP Rating

Weather Resistant

Electrical

Parameter

Value

Battery Type

Lithium

Communication Interface

CAN Bus

CAN Bitrate

500 kbit/s

Base Software

Parameter

Value

Operating System

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

ROS Distribution

ROS2 Jazzy

Simulator

Gazebo Harmonic

Navigation Stack

Nav2

Transport

Unpacking

When unpacking the ROVO3:

  1. Carefully remove all packaging materials

  2. Inspect the robot for any shipping damage

  3. Verify all components against the packing list

  4. Store packaging materials for future transport

Packing

For transport or storage:

  1. Power off the robot and disconnect all cables

  2. Secure any loose components

  3. Use original packaging if available

  4. Ensure adequate padding for protection