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TurtleBot 3 Burger

Built by ROBOTIS · South Korea

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The TurtleBot 3 Burger is a Education robot developed by ROBOTIS (South Korea), launched 2017, listed at $549 USD (unverified).

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Commercial maturity20%85/100
Deployment footprint18%unknown
Proven track record12%90/100
Spec completeness12%100/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%51/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

TurtleBot3 is a small programmable mobile robot powered by the Robot Operating System (ROS). It carries lidar and 3D sensors and navigates autonomously using simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). It has a modular design, making it a versatile educational tool for learning robotics.

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1999

Cloud Robotics tutorial for TurtleBot3

Price

$549

purchase

Aggregated from public sources — unverified

Availability

available4-week lead time1-yr warranty

Specifications

Category: Education
Payload
15 kg
Reach
1,300 mm
Speed
0.22 m/s
Weight
1 kg
Battery
2.5 h
Autonomy
fully autonomous
Launch year
2017
Price
$549 USD

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Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1999

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics2
Dof
2
Repeatability Mm
0.03
Power & battery1
Charge Time Hours
2.5
Compute1
Ros Compatible
true
Safety & certifications1
Safety Certification
ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE
Other27
Price Tier
<10K
Applications
pick_and_place,warehouse_transport,package_delivery,security_patrol
Sub Category
mobile robot platform
Api Available
true
Auto Charging
false
Datasheet Url
View Link
Max Speed M S
0.22
Pricing Model
purchase
Force Limiting
true
Model Variants
TurtleBot3 Waffle,TurtleBot3 Waffle Pi
Operating Temp
0–50°C
Warranty Years
1
Company Country
KR
Lead Time Weeks
4
Navigation Type
lidar_slam
Controller Model
OpenCR (32-bit ARM Cortex-M7)
Deployment Notes
Used in thousands of educational and research institutions globally; detailed e-manual available at emanual.robotis.com.
Setup Time Hours
8
Compatible Vision
Raspberry Pi Camera
Industries Served
education,research
Software Platform
DYNAMIXEL SDK, DYNAMIXEL Workbench, R+ Task 2.0, R+ Manager 2.0
Training Required
basic_<1day
Availability Status
available
Compatible Grippers
Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,OnRobot RG6,Schunk PG Plus
Countries Available
US
Programming Interface
code_ros,code_python,drag_and_drop
Additional Information
Open Source programmable robot,Fully customizable and modular robot,Available in Open CR,Works with Ubuntu Linus (13.04.2 LTS) and ROS (Kinetic),Compatible with Robotis brand sensors and other sensors,Can be transformed into various shapes,Programmable with Arduino IDE,Includes navigation sensors: gyroscope, accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer,Includes lithium polymer battery (11.1 V 1800 mAh/19.98 Wh 5C),Assembly tools included (179 parts),Robotis offers a range of educational robots and competition robots

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Company milestones

  • Feb 2020MilestoneCloud Robotics tutorial for TurtleBot3
  • 2010DeploymentDARwIn-OP units built for 11 partner universities
  • 2010MilestoneDARwIn-OP demo at IEEE Humanoids 2010
  • 2010MilestoneDARwIn-OP introduced as an open-platform humanoid robot
  • 1999MilestoneCompany founded
  • LaunchTurtleBot3 Burger product availability
  • MilestoneTurtleBot3 Burger assembly demo
  • LaunchROBOTIS OP user guide published

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the TurtleBot 3 Burger?
The TurtleBot 3 Burger is developed by ROBOTIS, based in South Korea.
What type of robot is the TurtleBot 3 Burger?
The TurtleBot 3 Burger is a Education robot made by ROBOTIS.
How much does the TurtleBot 3 Burger cost?
The TurtleBot 3 Burger is listed at $549 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by ROBOTIS — contact them for a quote.
When was the TurtleBot 3 Burger launched?
The TurtleBot 3 Burger was launched in 2017.

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