The TURTLE is a Research robot developed by Eindhoven University of Technology, launched 2012.
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Overview
TURTLE (Tech United Robocup Team Limited Edition) is a fully autonomous soccer-playing robot that participates in the RoboCup Middle Size League competition. Like human players, it can move, dribble, pass, and shoot. It is programmed to collaborate with its robot teammates in both defensive and offensive formations, able to dribble backwards with ball kicks reaching speeds of up to 12 m/s.
Flagship features
- Enhanced torque application and higher acceleration
- Successful participation in RoboCup competitions
- Reused upper body and ball handling mechanisms from previous versions
- Features custom EtherCat module for communication and control
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Future robot event hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 80 kg
- Speed
- 3.5 m/s
- Weight
- 30 kg
- Battery
- 2.5 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2012
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1956
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof Total
- 7
Power & battery2
- Charge Time Hours
- 3
- Battery Capacity Kwh
- 0.36
Sensors3
- Sensor Suite
- camera with parabolic mirror,Microsoft Kinect v2
- Lidar Present
- true
- Lidar Range M
- 16
Compute2
- Ros Compatible
- true
- Onboard Compute
- Beckhoff Industrial PC with Intel quad-core i7 CPU
Safety & certifications1
- Emergency Stop Count
- 1
Other27
- Height Cm
- 15.5
- Height Mm
- 790
- Applications
- research
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- techunited.nl
- Mobility Type
- wheeled
- Model Variants
- TurtleBot 1,TurtleBot 2,TurtleBot 3,TurtleBot 4
- Operating Temp
- -20℃ ~ 45℃
- Charging Method
- tethered
- Company Country
- NL
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam
- Deployment Notes
- Used in RoboCup competitions.
- Running Speed Ms
- 12
- Walking Speed Ms
- 0.5
- Industries Served
- education,consumer,research
- Target Industries
- logistics_3pl,manufacturing,research_academic
- Terrain Capability
- flat_indoor,mild_incline
- Availability Status
- available
- Charging Time Hours
- 3
- Lifting Capacity Kg
- 80
- Operating Temp Max C
- 45
- Operating Temp Min C
- -20
- Primary Applications
- logistics_handling,research_development
- Teleoperation Method
- joystick
- Programming Interface
- code_ros
- Additional Information
- - Enhanced torque application and higher acceleration. - Successful participation in RoboCup competitions. - Reused upper body and ball handling mechanisms from previous versions. - Features custom EtherCat module for communication and control.
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Company milestones
- Aug 2025MilestoneFuture robot event hosted by Eindhoven University of Technology
- Jul 2024MilestoneRoboCup 2024 hosted at Eindhoven University of Technology
- Jun 1956MilestoneFounded as Technische Hogeschool Eindhoven
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the TURTLE?
- The TURTLE is developed by Eindhoven University of Technology.
- What type of robot is the TURTLE?
- The TURTLE is a Research robot made by Eindhoven University of Technology.
- How much does the TURTLE cost?
- Pricing for the TURTLE is not publicly listed — contact Eindhoven University of Technology for a quote.
- When was the TURTLE launched?
- The TURTLE was launched in 2012.
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