# TurtleBot

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## [About the TurtleBot category](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/about-the-turtlebot-category/242)

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**Author:** [@tfoote](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/tfoote)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/about-the-turtlebot-category/242 "2016-06-01T02:21:00Z")

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This is a forum for TurtleBot users to communicate. If you are looking for help solving a problem or getting something working please continue to ask questions on Robotics Stack Exchange There is a large knowledge base …

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## [Barely used Turtlebot 4 Lite for sale](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/barely-used-turtlebot-4-lite-for-sale/58023)

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**Author:** [@kristoph\_robotforest](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/kristoph_robotforest)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/barely-used-turtlebot-4-lite-for-sale/58023 "2026-09-10T23:48:22Z")

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Hi, hopefully this is the right category to post this in. We bought a Turtlebot 4 Lite from Robot Shop and used it a couple of times for a proof of concept and are now selling. It’s fully functional and factory reset. Pl…

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## [TurtleBot4 Plans for Lyrical Luth / Ubuntu 26?](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turtlebot4-plans-for-lyrical-luth-ubuntu-26/53032)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turtlebot4-plans-for-lyrical-luth-ubuntu-26/53032 "2026-06-30T23:25:16Z")

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Is anyone planning to try building the Turtlebot4 (and Create3) packages on Lyrical Luth / Ubuntu 26? The Lyrical Luth Test Party will probably launch May 1st, with official release usually May 23rd. (Understandably) w…

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## [Turtlebot 4 and iRobot](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turtlebot-4-and-irobot/51455)

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**Author:** [@esteve](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/esteve)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turtlebot-4-and-irobot/51455 "2026-04-09T13:06:06Z")

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With the unfortunate news of iRobot declaring bankruptcy, I worry about what’s going to happen to the Turtlebot 4 and the iRobot Create 3 mobile base. I know that chapter 11 is not the end and I’m really hoping iRobot ca…

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## [How to Make TurtleBot Respond to Natural Language Commands in Real Time](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-to-make-turtlebot-respond-to-natural-language-commands-in-real-time/49581)

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**Author:** [@sopelos](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/sopelos)\
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**Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-to-make-turtlebot-respond-to-natural-language-commands-in-real-time/49581 "2025-08-14T16:35:41Z")

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Hello I have been exploring ways to make TurtleBot more user-friendly for people who are not programmers; especially in educational & demonstration settings. :slightly\_smiling\_face: One idea is to integrate a natural la…

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## [New TurtleBot3 tutorial videos! ArUco Marker, Follower, Panorama](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/new-turtlebot3-tutorial-videos-aruco-marker-follower-panorama/43666)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 9:22am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/new-turtlebot3-tutorial-videos-aruco-marker-follower-panorama/43666 "2025-05-09T09:22:29Z")

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:robot: Check out these new TurtleBot3 tutorial videos! Three exciting videos showcasing the capabilities of TurtleBot3 have just been released! Dive into each video to explore the diverse functionalities of TurtleBot3 …

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## [\[TB3\] TurtleBot3 pick-and-place using the ArUco markers in both simulated and real-world environments!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-pick-and-place-using-the-aruco-markers-in-both-simulated-and-real-world-environments/43353)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 7:49am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-pick-and-place-using-the-aruco-markers-in-both-simulated-and-real-world-environments/43353 "2025-04-23T07:49:24Z")

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Watch the TurtleBot3 take on a new mission! :robot: Our latest video showcases the Home Service Challenge. This mission specifically features pick-and-place tasks utilizing a mobile manipulator and demonstrates the use o…

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## [\[TB3\] Hugging Face LeRobot with TurtleBot3 & OpenManipulator-X](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-hugging-face-lerobot-with-turtlebot3-openmanipulator-x/42491)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 1:37am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-hugging-face-lerobot-with-turtlebot3-openmanipulator-x/42491 "2025-04-22T01:37:06Z")

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:fire: Exciting news! We’re thrilled to showcase our first demonstration of LeRobot​:hugs: Imitation Learning with TurtleBot3 & OpenManipulator-X! Leveraging the power of imitation learning, we’ve successfully implement…

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## [\[TB3\] New TurtleBot3 Examples Are Here!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-examples-are-here/43239)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 6:16am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-examples-are-here/43239 "2025-04-16T06:16:34Z")

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:police\_car\_light: New TurtleBot3 Examples Are Here! We’ve released 5 brand-new TurtleBot3 examples to support the next generation of ROS developers. As many of you know, Gazebo Classic has reached EOL — so now’s the p…

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## [Warning in DynamixelSDK: Suggest Parentheses Around Assignment](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/warning-in-dynamixelsdk-suggest-parentheses-around-assignment/42724)

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**Author:** [@Johanes\_PS](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Johanes_PS)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/warning-in-dynamixelsdk-suggest-parentheses-around-assignment/42724 "2025-04-01T15:17:04Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working with the DynamixelSDK for turtlebot3 simulation on ROS2 Humble, and I encountered the following warning when compiling: From what I understand, this warning occurs because an assignment (=) …

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## [\[TB3\] New TurtleBot3 AutoRace Tutorial Examples Released!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-autorace-tutorial-examples-released/42565)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-autorace-tutorial-examples-released/42565 "2025-03-17T18:04:11Z")

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:rocket: New TurtleBot3 AutoRace Tutorial Examples Released! :turtle::robot: Explore the latest additions to the TurtleBot3 AutoRace series, designed to introduce fundamental autonomous driving features using ROS 2 Humb…

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## [\[TB3\] New TurtleBot3 AutoRace Tutorial Example Added!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-autorace-tutorial-example-added/42367)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-turtlebot3-autorace-tutorial-example-added/42367 "2025-03-05T22:39:41Z")

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:rocket: New TurtleBot3 AutoRace Tutorial Example Added! :turtle::robot: :white\_check\_mark: Lane Detection :white\_check\_mark: Traffic Light Detection :white\_check\_mark: Traffic Sign Detection New tutorial examples ha…

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## [\[TB3\] New Tutorial Examples: TurtleBot3 Patrol Control & Interactive Marker Control!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-tutorial-examples-turtlebot3-patrol-control-interactive-marker-control/42288)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
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**Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-new-tutorial-examples-turtlebot3-patrol-control-interactive-marker-control/42288 "2025-02-28T01:57:26Z")

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:rocket: New Tutorial Examples: TurtleBot3 Patrol Control & Interactive Marker Control! :turtle::robot: Within the ROS 2 Humble environment, we are pleased to announce the addition of new tutorial examples for both patr…

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## [\[TB3\] TurtleBot3 Multi-Robot Example Added!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-multi-robot-example-added/42141)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-multi-robot-example-added/42141 "2025-02-19T10:07:35Z")

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:rocket: TurtleBot3 Multi-Robot Example Added! :turtle::robot: Curious about how to control multiple robots in the ROS 2 Humble environment? We’ve prepared a new example, manual, and video based on customer feedback! …

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## [\[TB3\] TurtleBot3 Tutorial Video Update](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-tutorial-video-update/42121)

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**Author:** [@Pyo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pyo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 2:49am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-tutorial-video-update/42121 "2025-02-18T02:49:47Z")

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:tada: TurtleBot3 Tutorial Video Update! A new TurtleBot3 video has just been released! :rocket: This tutorial walks you through Navigation and SLAM using ROS 2 Humble. We’ve also updated the TurtleBot3 source code, ma…

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## [New depth sensor, Orbbec Astra, call for testing](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/new-depth-sensor-orbbec-astra-call-for-testing/252)

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**Author:** [@tfoote](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/tfoote)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/new-depth-sensor-orbbec-astra-call-for-testing/252 "2024-07-17T18:17:20Z")

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Background As many of you are aware the Microsoft Kinect, and Asus Xtion are now out of production and are getting harder to obtain. As such we need to find a new depth sensor to use for the TurtleBot. Thanks to the wor…

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## [Inquiring About Vision Navigation Packages for Turtlebot Using ROS2](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/inquiring-about-vision-navigation-packages-for-turtlebot-using-ros2/35732)

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**Author:** [@ssfscasca](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/ssfscasca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/inquiring-about-vision-navigation-packages-for-turtlebot-using-ros2/35732 "2024-01-28T14:38:50Z")

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Hello ROS Community, I hope this message finds everyone well. I am currently working on a project involving a Turtlebot and I am particularly interested in implementing vision-based navigation capabilities. As I am util…

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## [Looking for ROS Kinetic vulnerabilites for Turtlebot3](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/looking-for-ros-kinetic-vulnerabilites-for-turtlebot3/35051)

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**Author:** [@Rohit\_Eagala](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Rohit_Eagala)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/looking-for-ros-kinetic-vulnerabilites-for-turtlebot3/35051 "2023-12-12T08:04:43Z")

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I am using ROS Kinetic on my Turtlebot3 for my senior design project and need to find a vulnerability to exploit to get a reverse shell on the bot. Any open CVEs would be preffered. I want to look through the list of vul…

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## [Turrtlebot3 and OpenCR Fx0200 error](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turrtlebot3-and-opencr-fx0200-error/7629)

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**Author:** [@nsdolic](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/nsdolic)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 7:53am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/turrtlebot3-and-opencr-fx0200-error/7629 "2023-09-29T07:53:50Z")

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All - I am trying to updated OpenCr by following these instructions I keep encountering following error after running these steps. export OPENCR\_PORT=/dev/ttyACM0 export OPENCR\_MODEL=burger rm -rf ./opencr\_update.tar…

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## [\[TB3\] Reinforcement Learning with TB3!](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-reinforcement-learning-with-tb3/4842)

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**Author:** [@Gilbert](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Gilbert)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-reinforcement-learning-with-tb3/4842 "2019-10-21T10:41:47Z")

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Hello everyone! :slight\_smile: We introduce a teaser video about the Machine Learning with TurtleBot3. We’ve started deploying Machine Learning onto TurtleBot3 to make progress in navigation using Deep Q Network (DQN). …

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## [\[TB4\] Where are the TB4 owners hanging out?](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-where-are-the-tb4-owners-hanging-out/28274)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-where-are-the-tb4-owners-hanging-out/28274 "2023-02-24T16:30:27Z")

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I have a TurtleBot 4 Lite coming to me this week, and in interest of finding other TB4 owners searched Twitter, Mastodon, and YouTube to see what buzz might exist about my new bot. Very little beyond learning that “the …

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## [\[TB4\] First Test: Operating Time, Recharge Time, "Trickle Time"](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-first-test-operating-time-recharge-time-trickle-time/28417)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
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**Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 1:28am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-first-test-operating-time-recharge-time-trickle-time/28417 "2022-11-20T01:28:34Z")

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First test of my new ROS2 Galactic TurtleBot4 lite operating time, recharge time, and what happens when it does not get off the dock when battery reaches 100% charge. Note the Create3 states it has been booted 13 times …

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## [\[TB4\] Solved: Topic List But Not Echo](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-solved-topic-list-but-not-echo/28416)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
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**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-solved-topic-list-but-not-echo/28416 "2022-11-19T14:30:34Z")

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I just solved this “topic list works, topic echo does not” for my Ubuntu 20.04 Desktop ROS2 Galactic environment. I am running ROS2 Galactic, over Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Desktop as a virtual machine in VMware Fusion 12.2.4 …

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## [\[TB4\] Who Knew SSIDs Are Case Sensitive?](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-who-knew-ssids-are-case-sensitive/28387)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
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**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-who-knew-ssids-are-case-sensitive/28387 "2022-11-18T02:13:12Z")

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Am I the only person that did not know SSIDs are case sensitive? Had one chance to setup my new #Turtlebot4lite Raspberry Pi4’s WiFi without using wired Ethernet, and I blew it. Luckily, had a laptop I could setup wit…

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## [Invalid joint\_states being reported by Turtlebot3](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/invalid-joint-states-being-reported-by-turtlebot3/28326)

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**Author:** [@nigelgardiner](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/nigelgardiner)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/invalid-joint-states-being-reported-by-turtlebot3/28326 "2022-11-15T17:45:13Z")

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I’ve tried this on at least 5 turtlebots and have had the same problem. With Foxy, and running only these functions: ros2 launch turtlebot3\_bringup robot.launch.py ros2 run turtlebot3\_teleop teleop\_keyboard ros2 bag r…

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## [\[TB4\] Web Server Alternate "HMI"? (Tiny display and buttons on TurtleBot 4 Standard model)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-web-server-alternate-hmi-tiny-display-and-buttons-on-turtlebot-4-standard-model/28283)

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**Author:** [@RobotDreams](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/RobotDreams)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb4-web-server-alternate-hmi-tiny-display-and-buttons-on-turtlebot-4-standard-model/28283 "2022-11-13T14:02:41Z")

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The TurtleBot4 standard model includes a tiny display, “HMI”, and a few buttons for commands and menu options. The TurtleBot4 Lite does not have this interface, nor is the interface convenient when the TurtleBot 4 stand…

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## [\[TB3\] TurtleBot3 Manipulation now supports ROS2 Foxy! (and more...)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-manipulation-now-supports-ros2-foxy-and-more/27777)

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**Author:** [@WillSon](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/WillSon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 8:47am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-turtlebot3-manipulation-now-supports-ros2-foxy-and-more/27777 "2022-10-14T08:47:57Z")

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Hi community, I brought a good news! If you are a big fan of mobile robot arm, you are on the right page. TurtleBot3 Manipulation now supports ROS2 Foxy! :foxy: And there will be another big update for ROS2 Humble!!!…

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## [How to connect touch sensor to Turtlebot3 OpenCR?](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-to-connect-touch-sensor-to-turtlebot3-opencr/26840)

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**Author:** [@wheagy](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/wheagy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-to-connect-touch-sensor-to-turtlebot3-opencr/26840 "2022-10-14T08:14:21Z")

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I’m looking to add a touch/bumper sensor to my TB3 using the OpenCR board. I don’t have the Robotis TS-10 sensor, but I’m assuming a simple switch will work. First of all, is that a correct assumption…can I use a normall…

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## [\[TB3\] Two new TurtleBot3 Friends by ROBOTIS Japan](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-two-new-turtlebot3-friends-by-robotis-japan/27577)

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**Author:** [@MrKeith99](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/MrKeith99)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-two-new-turtlebot3-friends-by-robotis-japan/27577 "2022-09-30T10:29:39Z")

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Hello back again Turtlebot lovers! We have some news to share with you about some progress of the new Turtlebot3 Friends models that we, as ROBOTIS Japan, have developed until now. We already had the opportunity with y…

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## [\[TB3\] Big-sized TurtleBot3 in development (Open Source)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-big-sized-turtlebot3-in-development-open-source/26504)

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**Author:** [@MrKeith99](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/MrKeith99)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2022, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tb3-big-sized-turtlebot3-in-development-open-source/26504 "2022-08-05T02:13:01Z")

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Hello TB3 lovers! My name is Keith and I am currently a 4th year engineering student who has become part of ROBOTIS Japan a few months ago as a part-time job. We are right now working in the development of a new model o…

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