TurtleBot4 TB4 Standard Educational Robot

TurtleBot4 TB4 standard educational robot

The standard TurtleBot 4 is a mobile robotics platform designed to provide a complete learning and research experience. Thanks to its compatibility with ROS 2 and its integration of a Raspberry Pi 4 computer, the TurtleBot 4 opens up new possibilities for robotics projects, from autonomous navigation to space reconnaissance.

• Precise Navigation: Integration of an IMU, optical ground tracking sensor, and wheel encoders for precise positioning and location.
• Advanced Sensors and Camera: Equipped with a range of sensors, including infrared and obstacle detection, and a Spatial AI stereo camera for enhanced perception capabilities.
• Easy Payload Integration: Superior mounting plate with accessible power and USB ports, allowing easy integration of different payloads.
• ROS 2 Pre-installed: Comes with ROS 2 Humble pre-installed, making it easy to get started on robotics projects with full documentation and tutorials.

Features of the standard TurtleBot4 TB4 robot

• Dimensions and weight: Measuring 341 x 339 x 351 mm and weighing 3.9 kg, it is designed to be both robust and manoeuvrable.
• Movement Performance: Capable of speeds of up to 0.306 m/s with the safety system activated, and up to 0.46 m/s in priority mode.
• Autonomy: A 26Wh Li-ion battery offers an autonomy of 2h30 to 4h, depending on the charge.
• Onboard Camera and Sensors: Includes an OAK-D-PRO camera and 2D LiDAR for advanced environmental perception.

The standard TurtleBot4 TB4 is a versatile, high-performance robotic platform that stands out for its ability to provide a rich and varied learning and research experience. Whether teaching robotics, developing research projects or exploring new technologies, the TurtleBot 4 is a complete solution that promises to transform the landscape of educational and research robotics.

Turtlebot 4 standard: technical specifications

• Dimensions: 341 x 339 x 351 mm (13.4 x 13.3 x 13.8 in)
• Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
• Wheel diameter: 72 mm (0.55 in)
• Ground clearance: 4.5 mm (0.17 in)
• Max. working load Max working load: 15 kg
• Max. speed: 0.31 m/s (safe mode), 0.46 m/s (slope sensor deactivated)
• Max. rotation speed 1.90 rad/s
• Battery: 26 Wh Lithium Ion (14.4V nominal) rechargeable
• Charging time: 2.5 h
• Autonomy: 2.5 - 4 h
• Power supply: VBAT @ 300mA, 12V @TBD mA, 5V @ 500mA 3.3V @ 250mA
• Charging station included
• Raspberry Pi 4B (4 GB)
• 2D LiDAR: RPLIDAR-A1 : 0.15-12m range / 8kHz sampling rate / 360 degrees / 1° angular resolution)
• CAMERA: OAK-D-PRO
• 2x front bumper zones,
• 2x wheel encoders,
• 4x IR slope sensors,
• 6x IR obstacle sensors,
• 1x downlink optical flow sensor for odometry,
• 1x 3D gyroscope,
• 1x 3D accelerometer,
• 1x battery level monitor
• 2x motors,
• 6x RGB LED rings
• 1x speaker,
• 5 status LEDs
• 2 user LEDs,
• 128x64px OLED screen
• Ubuntu 20.04, ROS 2

Turtlebot 4 standard resources

• User manual : https://turtlebot.github.io/turtlebot4-user-manual/
• Mechanical integration : https://turtlebot.github.io/turtlebot4-user-manual/mechanical/
• Electrical integration : https://turtlebot.github.io/turtlebot4-user-manual/electrical/