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Research-ready platform to base your robotics projects on

Don't reinvent the wheel. Build upon it. Leo Rover gives you a tough, customizable, open-source platform so you can focus on the unique functionalities that drive your project forward.
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Main parameters

  • Dimensions (LxWxH): 424 mm x 445 mm x 303 mm
  • Weight: ≈ 7 kg
  • Maximum payload: ≈ 5 kg*
  • Maximum linear speed: ≈ 0.4 m/s
  • Maximum angular speed: ≈ 1 Rad/s
  • Estimated max. obstacle size: ≈ 70 mm
  • IP protection rating: IP 55
  • Operating temperature: -10 °C to +40 °C
  • Run time: up to 4 hours with standard battery
  • Connection range: Up to 100 m

* - on standard tires, stiffer tires like mecanum wheels can extend payload up to 20 kg

Whats included

  • Leo Rover 1.9 (Assembled or Developer kit)
  • 12.6V 2A Li-ion charger
  • Weipu SP13-3 - DC 5.5/2.1 mm adapter
  • Maintenance tools
Dimensions of the Leo Rover

Main features

Raspberry Pi 5
Up to 4 hours of continuous driving
Open-source and ROS 1/2-based
12.3 Mpx camera and live streaming
Watertight, sturdy construction
Wi-Fi
Fun to assemble & easy to maintain
Up to 5 kg of nominal payload capacity

Built for Real-World Challenges

Engineered for reliable operation across diverse environments, Leo Rover features a robust aluminum frame providing structural integrity, paired with a durable, precision 3D-printed casing protecting the sensitive electronics. Achieving an IP55 rating, the rover is well-defended against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets from any direction. This ensures resilience during demanding fieldwork and provides confidence when operating in challenging weather conditions or particle-heavy indoor settings.

Mobility over uneven terrain is significantly enhanced by its rocker suspension system, inspired by NASA's proven rover designs, which works dynamically to maximize wheel contact and maintain stability on rough surfaces. This advanced suspension operates in concert with the dependable 4x4 drivetrain, delivering substantial torque to confidently traverse obstacles and surfaces ranging from grass, gravel, and rocky patches outdoors to various floorings indoors. Count on Leo Rover as a sturdy, adaptable platform built to endure the rigors of real-world robotics.

Open Source Core & ROS-Native Foundation

Embrace true development freedom with Leo Rover's open-source core, fundamentally liberating you from vendor lock-in. Full access to software, firmware, and hardware design files empowers you to customize, modify, repair, or enhance your robot without restriction. Leo Rover is built ground-up for the Robot Operating System (ROS), offering robust, native support for both the widely-adopted ROS 1 (Noetic) and the latest ROS 2 distributions. This seamless integration unlocks ROS's vast ecosystem of packages and development tools, drastically simplifying complex tasks like navigation, perception, and autonomy implementation.

Streamlined Development & Connectivity

Get started quickly with the pre-configured Ubuntu environment and intuitive web UI providing immediate control and feedback. For direct hardware interaction and deeper development, utilize the externally accessible, waterproof USB-C port connected to the onboard Raspberry Pi, alongside internal USB ports and GPIO pins for easy expansion. Access the rover via SSH for direct programming, and leverage comprehensive documentation along with active community support. Leo Rover provides the tools and accessibility needed to significantly accelerate your robotics development workflow, letting you focus purely on innovation.

Leo Rover 1.9 hardware diagram
Leo Rover with construction site inspection payload in the field

Your Versatile Partner for Academic, Startup, and Industrial Robotics

Leo Rover's adaptable design and robust, ROS-native platform unlock potential across a diverse spectrum of applications. While widely adopted in academia and research for field studies, algorithm testing, and complex simulations (like space exploration at the University of Luxembourg's lunar yards), and serving as an invaluable hands-on educational tool for robotics and ROS, Leo Rover truly shines as a rapid prototyping platform for businesses. Startups and R&D teams rely on it to significantly accelerate their development cycles.

By offering a significant advantage for businesses as a rapid prototyping platform. Startups and R&D teams use Leo Rover as reliable, ROS-ready mobile base to bypass foundational vehicle development. This lets them immediately focus on testing unique innovations like sensors, algorithms, or software, dramatically accelerating development cycles.

The ability to quickly integrate custom solutions makes Leo Rover highly valuable across diverse commercial sectors, including agriculture, logistics, remote monitoring, security, and construction. Companies leverage this real-world adaptability by deploying the platform with specialized payloads for tasks like site inspections, environmental monitoring, or data collection. Beyond these industrial applications, its engaging nature also makes it well-suited for interactive public demonstrations.

Comprehensive Support for Your Success

We believe that robust support is just as important as the robot itself. Your journey with Leo Rover is backed by a comprehensive ecosystem designed to help you succeed. Dive into our extensive online documentation, which includes detailed manuals, step-by-step tutorials, integration guides, and technical specifications. You can also engage with the broader community through our online forum and user groups to share insights and solutions. Most importantly, as a Leo Rover client, you receive exclusive access to a dedicated Slack channel. This provides you with a direct line of communication to our core engineering and support team, ensuring rapid responses for troubleshooting, integration assistance, and any questions you might have along the way. We're committed to providing the resources and direct help you need to maximize the potential of your Leo Rover.

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