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Robot model

TurtleBot 4

TurtleBot 4 is a low-cost, personal robot kit with open-source software.

Track TurtleBot 4
Manufacturer
TurtleBot
Form factor
mobile
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
5
Website
turtlebot.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies TurtleBot 4, a mobile by TurtleBot (commercial): 5 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

TurtleBot 4 is a low-cost, personal robot kit with open-source software. Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics, TurtleBot enables users to build a robot that can drive around, see in 3D, and create robotics applications.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
Sources on file
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Key facts

Autonomy level

Autonomous

Sensor suite

3D vision

Cost class

Low-cost

Software license

Open-source software

Partnership

Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics

Development framework

ROS-based (Robot Operating System) platform

Specs

Capabilities

Can drive autonomously, equipped with 3D vision, ROS-based

Platform Type

Low-cost personal robot kit with open-source software

Development Framework

ROS-based (Robot Operating System) platform

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Autonomy: verified vs claimed

What it actually does
Autonomous

Pricing

No verified price is on record for TurtleBot 4. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (5)

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TurtleBot 4 on the deployment map

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Where TurtleBot 4 is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for TurtleBot 4.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.turtlebot.com

Common questions

What is TurtleBot 4?
TurtleBot 4 is a low-cost, personal robot kit with open-source software. Created through a partnership between Open Robotics and Clearpath Robotics, TurtleBot enables users to build a robot that can drive around, see in 3D, and create robotics applications.
How much does TurtleBot 4 cost?
TurtleBot 4's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for TurtleBot 4 from TurtleBot. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is TurtleBot 4 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. TurtleBot 4 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes TurtleBot 4?
TurtleBot 4 is made by TurtleBot, based in Mountain View, California, USA, founded in 2010.
Where is TurtleBot 4 deployed?
5 verified deployments of TurtleBot 4 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Bristol Clinic, UK, University of Florida, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Can you buy TurtleBot 4?
TurtleBot 4 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to TurtleBot 4?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable mobile robots to TurtleBot 4 include Cassie, Thymio 2+.
How does TurtleBot 4 compare to Cassie?
TurtleBot 4 and Cassie (Tutor Intelligence · 3 deployments) are both mobile robots on the DEPLOY registry. TurtleBot 4 has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is TurtleBot 4's maturity stage?
TurtleBot 4 is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is TurtleBot 4 safe?
TurtleBot 4 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-22

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-22

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: mobile

Sources by quality tier

1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for TurtleBot 4.

Recent coverage

TurtleBot 4 in third-party press

The Most Promising Open Source Robotics Startups in 2025 - Hackster.io

May 11, 2025

Clearpath Robotics reaffirms support for TurtleBot 4 - The Robot Report

Jan 25, 2025

Using ChatGPT this robot formed a unique sense of self-awareness - Mashable

May 31, 2023