An 18-monthjourney toTurtleBot 4

Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
A long history between Open Robotics/Willow Garage and Clearpath

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
A long history between Open Robotics/Willow Garage and Clearpath

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Welcome to the Family…

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Establishing a Vision
SLAM
Out of theBox

GoodValue

ROS2

TurtleBot4

Sl e e k
Pr o d u c t
De s i g n

Us e r
Foc us e d

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Establishing a vision

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Need for Partnerships

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Need for Partnerships

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Need for Partnerships

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Part 1: Why TurtleBot 4?
Need for Partnerships

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Part 2: Requirements and design
Strive to Wow everyone

The Plan

Design a sellable product

DESIGNSCHEDULE

THE PLAN

Project start in 2021
Quick launch to market tomaximize excitement for ROS2and TurtleBot refresh
Aim for 2022

REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS

Comply with North AmericanStandards
COSTReduce Cost & Increase Value
where possible
Make robotics entry affordable
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Part 2: Requirements and design
TurtleBot 4 vs. Previous TurtleBots

Goals for TurtleBot 4
Provide more Value
Polished Product Design
Exceed previous generation features

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Part 2: Requirements and design
TurtleBot 4 vs. Previous TurtleBots
TurtleBot 3 (Waffle)

TurtleBot 4

Onboard Computer

Raspberry Pi 4B*
4GB RAM
1.5GHZ Quad Core CPURaspberry Pi 4B
4GB RAM
1.5GHZ Quad Core CPU

VisionRaspberry Pi Camera V2*
RGB
8MP30FPS

Luxonis Oak-D Pro

LIDAR

RGB
12MP
60 FPS

Stereo Pair
1MP120FPS

LDS-01 - 360°RPLIDAR A1M8 - 360°

~2 Hours

2.5+ Hours

GazeboClassic

Ignition

Price

$1681

$1899

Battery Run Time
UI with Display
Preassembled for Quick Start
Easy Expansion with USB-C*https://www.robotis.us/turtlebot-3/

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Part 2: Requirements and design
The First commercially available robot developed for ROS2

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Part 2: Requirements and designCommitting to Gazebo (Ignition)

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Part 2: Requirements and design
Open Source

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Part 3: Pandemic Driven Development
Test & engineering remotely

Keys to SuccessRegular Team Meetings (Virtual, Phone, In Person Distanced)
Progress Reviews (Design Iterations, Software Development)
Resource Coordination
Support in Times of Need

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Part 3: Pandemic Driven Development
Restrictions Started to Ease During Testing

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Part 3: Pandemic Driven Development
Impacts of supply chain - A Vicious Cycle
Search for
AlternativeComponentComponent

Shortage Impact
Component Sold Out

Decide on Available
Component

Implement in Design

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Part 3: Pandemic Driven Development
Impacts of supply chain - Cascading Effects
Raspberry Pi Shortage“ As you will have noticed, it can be hardto buy a Raspberry Pi unit from stock atthe moment.”- Eben Upton , CEO of Raspberry Pi Ltd.
April 2022

CLEARPATH’S STRATEGY

Order from Resellers for
Initial Build

Order for future builds well inadvance (I.E. ASAP!)

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Part 3: Pandemic Driven Development
Managing and Mitigating Uncertainty

Complete Design

Plan Build
Secure Component
Stock

Review Costs andTimeline

Launch Announcement

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Part 4: Initial Successes
Clearpath Robotics TurtleBot4 Hack Day
User Following

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Part 4: Initial Successes
Clearpath Robotics TurtleBot4 Hack Day
NED 2
Manipulator
Integration

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Part 4: Initial Successes

TurtleBot4 is currently shipping
to customers, so more exciting
stories are to come!

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Part 4: Initial Successes

Q&A

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