We are proud to announce the launch of our updated ROS2 packages and new, reliable install scripts, a critical upgrade that will transform the way you work with our robots. This new update makes installing ROS2 and our Rover Robotics drivers easier and more reliable than ever for every robot! In addition, with this new update, we have incorporated Universal Robot Description Format (URDF) support for all our robots. This means you can now seamlessly define and customize your robots, with an easy-to-understand, text-based description format. URDF support makes it easier than ever for you t ..read more

Introducing the new and improved chassis for the MĪTI and mini! In development we knew we wanted to incorporate the Blue Ox Carrier Board into the design of the chassis for our new robots, but while we've been in development on the board, the mini and MĪTI have proven to be popular robotic platforms on their own! So a new, revamped design of the chassis had to be made to better serve our customers and emphasize what these platforms do so well. The main change you'll probably notice is the integrated 80/20 bars on the top of the platform. These allow for super simple installation of sensors, m ..read more

Here at Rover Robotics we're always interested in the latest developments in the robotics industry and especially love to hear from the people who use our robots. Today, we'd like to showcase some interesting reports from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) regarding their work in advancing robotics mapping, pathfinding and navigation. The ERDC is home to some of the world's leading engineering and scientific researchers, and we're pleased to have contributed our robots to support their research efforts. The Rover Pro has been utilized as a Multi-Operational Wireless ..read more

Rover Robotics is proud to announce the launch of our latest product, the Rover Blue Ox Carrier Board. We are very excited to introduce this highly-anticipated product to the market. The Blue Ox is equipped with a diverse range of cutting-edge features, setting a new benchmark for excellence in the robotics industry. This robot-focused carrier board is designed for robots, by guys that know robots. Features include USB 3.1, USB-C, HDMI, 19V/15V/12V power out, CAN Communication, PCIE x2, Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, integrated IMU and a plethora of ways to add more ..read more

Choosing the right version of ROS2 for your robotics project can be confusing. In this post, we'll help you make that decision. ROS2 Foxy: Foxy was released in 2020 and will no longer be officially supported after May 2023. However, it's still a stable release with lots of support. But, since new projects are moving to the latest release, Humble, you may find less support for Foxy going forward. One important thing to note is that Foxy can be installed on Ubuntu 20.04, but not on other operating systems. If you're using an NVIDIA Orin SOM, you'll need to use Foxy until Jetpack 6 is released in ..read more

We have been and are still working on our ROS2 repositories on GitHub! There are currently two options, one for ROS2 Humble and one for ROS2 Foxy. You can find them on our GitHub or click the links above! You can install the code by using Rover Tools ROS2 or installing manually, much the same way our ROS1 repo is set up. Both the ROS2 repo's are in beta right now, so please reach out if you encounter any bugs or have any suggestions for improvements! In addition, we are in beta for ROS1 Noetic support for our current gen robots, which would run on Ubuntu 20.04. We are looking to transition t ..read more

Rover Robotics is thrilled to unveil our newest endeavor in collaboration with Carbon Origins - the ultimate solution for last mile food delivery. With the incorporation of Carbon Origins’ VR tele-op software, we are creating an innovative, all-inclusive delivery payload that will revolutionize the food delivery industry. The Delivery Payload will be compatible with any Rover Robotics robot, but is being specifically designed for the Rover MĪTI model. Equipped with multiple depth cameras, lidar, cliff sensors, GPS, and a long-lasting battery designed to power both the payload and th ..read more

The Rover MĪTI and the Rover Mini are the latest robots coming from Rover Robotics. Inquire for pre-sale information now! We have been hard at work continuing development on the Rover Mini. Chances are you've seen the Mini is action, driving with people on top of it, tearing through off road conditions, and even pulling a car! While developing this robot we decided, why not make it a big brother too? And we should make it even stronger while we're at it! We are pleased to announce the Rover MĪTI (pronounced mighty) as the latest Rover Robot, now being prepared to launch with the ..read more

Here at Rover Robotics we've seen our robots used in all sorts of cool projects. Food delivery, industrial mapping, advanced AI research, even a simulated moon mission! And now we can add a simulated trip to Mars to the list. Skypersonic and NASA, two customers of Rover Robotics, have teamed up and are getting ready to explore the surface of Mars, with some help from the Rover Pro! In a recent test Skypersonic sent their team to an active volcano for a grueling 15 day test in harsh conditions, and passed with great success! Read more about the test and see the Rover Pro in action in the l ..read more

Digi Labs in Wayzata, Minnesota has an ambitious plan to build a fleet of autonomous robots that solve the growing problem with Canadian Geese.  Namely, they are everywhere and increasing in numbers exponentially.  Across North America these geese are responsible for millions of dollars in damage.  If you have a waterfront residential property, or a business with enough space to host these creatures, then you already understand what I’m talking about.  They attack people, get in the way, and leave behind mounds of poop.  In the worst cases, they end up in air ..read more