Welcome to Leo Rover Blog!

Let yourself be absorbed in the world of robotics and technology. Outdoor robot, Mars rover, you name it. Here, on our blog, you’re bound to find articles that will spark your interest. And there’s always more to come. Keep your wheel to the ground ;)

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Inside out – Leo Rover unboxing

Inside out – Leo Rover unboxing

Still not sure what to expect? See what’s inside the box.

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September 20, 2022

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Leo Rovers on display – a few words about a special custom project

Leo Rovers on display – a few words about a special custom project

February 1, 2023

Customer stories

Discover how Leo Rover robots turned into Martian rovers for a museum.

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What does 3D printing look like at Leo Rover?

What does 3D printing look like at Leo Rover?

January 20, 2023

Knowledge

Learn the details on additive manufacturing at Leo Rover and what it offers you.

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Problems with your Leo Rover? We got your back!

Problems with your Leo Rover? We got your back!

January 11, 2023

Knowledge

Find out what to do when something is off with your mobile robot.

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ROS 2 in Leo Rover – what to expect?

ROS 2 in Leo Rover – what to expect?

November 25, 2022

News

There is a new version of LeoOS and it’s based on none other than ROS 2!

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Leo Rover conquers the Moon once more – the final round of the Space Resources Challenge

Leo Rover conquers the Moon once more – the final round of the Space Resources Challenge

November 23, 2022

Customer stories

See how the Leo Rover robots of the LUVMI-XR team tackled the finals of the Space Resources Challenge.

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Raspberry Pi or Arduino – when to choose which?

Raspberry Pi or Arduino – when to choose which?

October 19, 2022

Knowledge

Let’s find out which of these two electronics platforms will be the right solution for you.

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How to build a rover?

How to build a rover?

November 10, 2022

Knowledge

See what you need to create your own robot from scratch.

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Top programming languages for mobile robots

Top programming languages for mobile robots

September 30, 2022

Knowledge

Find out which of many programming languages are commonly used in robotics.

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Water on Mars! – European Rover Challenge 2022

Water on Mars! – European Rover Challenge 2022

September 28, 2022

European Rover Challenge

Find out what the latest edition of the ERC had to offer.

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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives

September 20, 2022

European Rover Challenge

Let’s take a closer look at the European Rover Challenge test drives and see what they’re for.

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The robot for the curious

The robot for the curious

January 16, 2023

News

Discover what the Leo Rover robotic platform can withstand.

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How to select motors for wheeled rovers?

How to select motors for wheeled rovers?

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

See what matters when choosing the right motor for your robot.

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A mobile robot’s UI like no other

A mobile robot’s UI like no other

January 24, 2023

Features

Delve into the Leo Rover’s unique user interface.

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On the right track

On the right track

January 24, 2023

Features

Let’s take a closer look at a new feature for a Leo Rover – line follower.

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Reach for the stars in Luxembourg

Reach for the stars in Luxembourg

November 22, 2022

Customer stories

Learn about the Interdisciplinary Space Master program at the University of Luxembourg.

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Introducing Leo Examples

Introducing Leo Examples

January 24, 2023

Features

Discover what new features for a stock Leo Rover await you!

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Driving in the Rain

Driving in the Rain

January 24, 2023

Features

Find out how we made the Leo Rover mobile robot watertight.

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Exploring Mars through simulation

Exploring Mars through simulation

January 24, 2023

European Rover Challenge

See what the European Rover Challenge Simulation Task is actually about.

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Why is Leo Rover the way it is?

Why is Leo Rover the way it is?

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Learn the reasons behind the mobile robot’s design.

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LeoOS 1.0.0 is on

LeoOS 1.0.0 is on

January 24, 2023

News

Discover a new version of the Leo Rover’s operating system.

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Leo Rover shoots for the Moon

Leo Rover shoots for the Moon

January 24, 2023

Customer stories

See how the Leo Rover mobile robots did during the Space Resources Challenge.

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Leo Rover inspires inventors

Leo Rover inspires inventors

January 31, 2023

Customer stories

Take a look at this autonomous golf cart project.

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How to choose the right Arduino board?

How to choose the right Arduino board?

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Find out which of these development boards is best for your project.

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Houston, do you copy? Leo Rover is on a space mission, over

Houston, do you copy? Leo Rover is on a space mission, over

January 24, 2023

Customer stories

Read about the Leo Rover robot’s contribution to the LunAres Research Station simulated missions.

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The Wizards of Leo Rover

The Wizards of Leo Rover

October 28, 2022

Other

Get to know the members of the Leo Rover team!

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Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone

Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Find out more about this open-source platform so many rely on.

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What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?

What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Learn about Shakey – the first rover to embody Artificial Intelligence.

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Different shades of wheel

Different shades of wheel

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Discover various types of wheels used in rovers.

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Real or not real? Welcome to Augmented Reality

Real or not real? Welcome to Augmented Reality

January 24, 2023

Knowledge

Immerse in the world of AR and discover its different types.

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Let a robot do the dirty work

Let a robot do the dirty work

January 20, 2023

Knowledge

Take a look at several challenging workplaces in which rovers can replace humans.

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The best robotics competitions

The best robotics competitions

January 20, 2023

Knowledge

Let’s take a look at the most interesting events in which talented and promising roboticists and engineers can compete.

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Robotics is fun. Or is it?

Robotics is fun. Or is it?

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Find out why robot development can be challenging.

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Hit the road, Leo Rover!

Hit the road, Leo Rover!

January 18, 2023

Other

Discover what needs to be done so that Leo Rover can set out on a journey to you.

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Top 3 ways to set a robot into motion

Top 3 ways to set a robot into motion

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Learn the most common locomotion types in mobile rovers and discover their pros and cons.

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4 interesting ways to use indoor “GPS”

4 interesting ways to use indoor “GPS”

January 20, 2023

Knowledge

Let’s see where Marvelmind Indoor Navigation System can find use.

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Let’s rove around Mars

Let’s rove around Mars

September 20, 2022

Knowledge

Discover rovers that successfully reached and explored the Red Planet.

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How is LiDAR used in Robotic Navigation? Pros and Cons

How is LiDAR used in Robotic Navigation? Pros and Cons

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Let’s dig into one of the most common SLAM (Simultaneous localization and mapping) navigation tools and see what assets and liabilities come with it.

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Unreal world, real experience

Unreal world, real experience

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Let's dive into Gazebo – a leader in robot simulations.

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How did Leo Rover turn into a competition robot?

How did Leo Rover turn into a competition robot?

November 25, 2022

European Rover Challenge

See how we prepared Leo Rover and ourselves for the European Rover Challenge.

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11 research papers on robot development you should read

11 research papers on robot development you should read

September 20, 2022

Knowledge

Discover a number of academic publications devoted to building and improving rovers’ design.

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The first robot to rock and roll on Mars: Mars Pathfinder Mission

The first robot to rock and roll on Mars: Mars Pathfinder Mission

September 20, 2022

Knowledge

Learn about the first wheeled vehicle that made its way to the Red Planet.

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Top 3 popular add-ons

Top 3 popular add-ons

January 16, 2023

Features

See what components people frequently use with their Leo Rovers.

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Technology and robotics events in 2021

Technology and robotics events in 2021

September 20, 2022

News

Let's see what 2021 had in store for us.

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Release of Leo Rover 1.8 in December – what's changed in the guts of Leo Rover

Release of Leo Rover 1.8 in December – what's changed in the guts of Leo Rover

September 20, 2022

News

We are proud to announce a new Leo Rover 1.8 with a totally new and custom controller board.

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Customer support

Customer support

September 20, 2022

Other

Communication has never been easier! Leo Rover Customer Support is at your service :)

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4 unusual ways to use Leo Rover for serving mankind

4 unusual ways to use Leo Rover for serving mankind

January 16, 2023

Other

As you may know – Leo Rover is a fully configurable, open-source machine, which means that you can set it up depending on your needs.

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Leo Rover plays in ERC 2021!

Leo Rover plays in ERC 2021!

September 20, 2022

European Rover Challenge

If you are a big fan of new technology or want to see what space exploration can look like nowadays, then the European Rover Challenge (ERC) is definitely for you!

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Our Story – Turtle Rover team

Our Story – Turtle Rover team

September 20, 2022

Other

How did it all begin? You're in the right place to find out. Here, you'll learn about our journey from Turtle to Leo Rover.

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Working with FLOX

Working with FLOX

November 23, 2022

Customer stories

Learn how a Leo Rover became just the robot poultry farms need.

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The European Rover Challenge 2020

The European Rover Challenge 2020

September 20, 2022

European Rover Challenge

The first remote edition of the largest space and robotics event in Europe.

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CES 2019 Seagate booth – Impact Creative

CES 2019 Seagate booth – Impact Creative

September 20, 2022

Customer stories

Turtle Rover as an exhibition robot at CES in Las Vegas.

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Going to Fukushima

Going to Fukushima

September 20, 2022

Customer stories

Leo Rover maps the radiation in the area in Fukushima, Japan.

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Use Leo Rover for events

Use Leo Rover for events

September 20, 2022

Knowledge

Bring your products on top of Leo Rover and build scenarios to make it even better suited for your needs.

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Affordable 3D cameras for ROS developers

Affordable 3D cameras for ROS developers

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

We've gathered a list of camera-based sensors that are easy to get and affordable.

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Technology and robotics events in 2020

Technology and robotics events in 2020

September 20, 2022

News

Let's take a look back at the year 2020 and the most interesting technology and robotics events that it offered us.

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4 design tips for makers

4 design tips for makers

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Once in a while you need to make your hardware project just ‘look nice’. See how.

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3 ways to easily extend your Rover

3 ways to easily extend your Rover

January 16, 2023

Knowledge

Quick tips on how to develop on the Rover and where to look for any info on its hacks and mods.

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What is Leo Rover for?

What is Leo Rover for?

January 16, 2023

Features

With Leo Rover, you can build autonomous solutions without breaking the bank.

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Become a Mast Master

Become a Mast Master

September 20, 2022

Features

We’ve put together a tutorial that shows you how to 3D-print and build a mast for your rover.

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