Welcome to the Leo Rover Blog!

See what software platforms we’ve listed as the coolest and the most promising ones that come in handy in robotics.

Leo Rover: The Ultimate R&D Robot and Development Platform for Prototyping and Robotics Innovation

Aleksander Dziopa

Our pick of the most interesting software tools for robots

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Knowledge

Our pick of the most interesting software tools for robots

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

July 21, 2023

Explore different exciting applications of the language model in robotics.

Our pick of the most interesting software tools for robots

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Can ChatGPT be used in robots?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

June 30, 2023

Discover the possibilities behind RaaS and see that a Leo Rover might be the very robot for it.

Can ChatGPT be used in robots?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Unlocking Efficiency – Explore the Potential of RaaS with Leo Rover

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Features

Unlocking Efficiency – Explore the Potential of RaaS with Leo Rover

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 30, 2023

See how to approach a custom development to know what kind of rover you need.

Unlocking Efficiency – Explore the Potential of RaaS with Leo Rover

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

From Idea to Reality: How to Determine Robot’s Requirements for Your Application

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Knowledge

From Idea to Reality: How to Determine Robot’s Requirements for Your Application

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 24, 2023

Here are some most popular devices you can use for robot localization.

From Idea to Reality: How to Determine Robot’s Requirements for Your Application

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Top common ways to localize a mobile robot

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Knowledge

Top common ways to localize a mobile robot

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 17, 2023

Discover how Leo Rover robots turned into Martian rovers for a museum.

Top common ways to localize a mobile robot

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Leo Rovers on display – a few words about a special custom project

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Customer stories

Leo Rovers on display – a few words about a special custom project

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 17, 2023

Learn the details on additive manufacturing at Leo Rover and what it offers you.

Leo Rovers on display – a few words about a special custom project

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

What does 3D printing look like at Leo Rover?

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Knowledge

What does 3D printing look like at Leo Rover?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 16, 2023

Find out what to do when something is off with your mobile robot.

What does 3D printing look like at Leo Rover?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Problems with your Leo Rover? We got your back!

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Knowledge

Problems with your Leo Rover? We got your back!

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 16, 2023

There is a new version of LeoOS and it’s based on none other than ROS 2!

Problems with your Leo Rover? We got your back!

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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News

ROS 2 in Leo Rover – what to expect?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

November 25, 2022

See how the Leo Rover robots of the LUVMI-XR team tackled the finals of the Space Resources Challenge.

ROS 2 in Leo Rover – what to expect?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Leo Rover conquers the Moon once more – the final round of the Space Resources Challenge

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Customer stories

Leo Rover conquers the Moon once more – the final round of the Space Resources Challenge

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 16, 2023

Let’s find out which of these two electronics platforms will be the right solution for you.

Leo Rover conquers the Moon once more – the final round of the Space Resources Challenge

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Raspberry Pi or Arduino – when to choose which?

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Knowledge

Raspberry Pi or Arduino – when to choose which?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 15, 2023

See what you need to create your own robot from scratch.

Raspberry Pi or Arduino – when to choose which?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

How to build a rover?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 15, 2023

Find out which of many programming languages are commonly used in robotics.

How to build a rover?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Top programming languages for mobile robots

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Knowledge

Top programming languages for mobile robots

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 12, 2023

Find out what the latest edition of the ERC had to offer.

Top programming languages for mobile robots

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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European Rover Challenge

Water on Mars! – European Rover Challenge 2022

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 12, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at the European Rover Challenge test drives and see what they’re for.

Water on Mars! – European Rover Challenge 2022

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives

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European Rover Challenge

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 12, 2023

Discover what the Leo Rover robotic platform can withstand.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again – a few words about the ERC test drives

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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News

The robot for the curious

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 12, 2023

See what matters when choosing the right motor for your robot.

The robot for the curious

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

How to select motors for wheeled rovers?

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Knowledge

How to select motors for wheeled rovers?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 11, 2023

Delve into the Leo Rover’s unique user interface.

How to select motors for wheeled rovers?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Features

A mobile robot’s UI like no other

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 11, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at a new feature for the Leo Rover – line follower.

A mobile robot’s UI like no other

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Features

On the right track

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 11, 2023

Learn about the Interdisciplinary Space Master program at the University of Luxembourg.

On the right track

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Customer stories

Reach for the stars in Luxembourg

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 11, 2023

Discover what new features for the stock Leo Rover await you!

Reach for the stars in Luxembourg

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Features

Introducing Leo Examples

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 10, 2023

Find out how we made the Leo Rover mobile robot watertight.

Introducing Leo Examples

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Features

Driving in the Rain

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 10, 2023

See what the European Rover Challenge Simulation Task is actually about.

Driving in the Rain

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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European Rover Challenge

Exploring Mars through simulation

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 10, 2023

Learn the reasons behind the mobile robot’s design.

Exploring Mars through simulation

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Why is Leo Rover the way it is?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 10, 2023

Discover a new version of the Leo Rover’s operating system.

Why is Leo Rover the way it is?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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News

LeoOS 1.0.0 is on

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

See how the Leo Rover mobile robots did during the Space Resources Challenge.

LeoOS 1.0.0 is on

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Customer stories

Leo Rover shoots for the Moon

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

Take a look at this autonomous golf push cart project.

Leo Rover shoots for the Moon

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Customer stories

Leo Rover inspires inventors

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

March 17, 2023

Find out which of these development boards is best for your project.

Leo Rover inspires inventors

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

How to choose the right Arduino board?

Kacper Kaleta

May 9, 2023

Read about the Leo Rover robot’s contribution to the LunAres Research Station simulated missions.

How to choose the right Arduino board?

Kacper Kaleta

Houston, do you copy? Leo Rover is on a space mission, over

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Customer stories

Houston, do you copy? Leo Rover is on a space mission, over

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

Find out more about this open-source platform so many rely on.

Houston, do you copy? Leo Rover is on a space mission, over

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone

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Knowledge

Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

Learn about Shakey – the first rover to embody Artificial Intelligence.

Arduino – the electronics platform for anyone

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?

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Knowledge

What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

Discover various types of wheels used in rovers.

What was the world’s first mobile intelligent robot?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Different shades of wheel

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 24, 2023

Immerse in the world of AR and discover its different types.

Different shades of wheel

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Real or not real? Welcome to Augmented Reality

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Knowledge

Real or not real? Welcome to Augmented Reality

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 24, 2023

Take a look at several challenging workplaces in which rovers can replace humans.

Real or not real? Welcome to Augmented Reality

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Let a robot do the dirty work

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 20, 2023

Let’s take a look at the most interesting events in which talented and promising roboticists and engineers can compete.

Let a robot do the dirty work

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

The best robotics competitions

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

September 23, 2024

Find out why robot development can be challenging.

The best robotics competitions

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Robotics is fun. Or is it?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 16, 2023

Discover what needs to be done so that Leo Rover can set out on a journey to you.

Robotics is fun. Or is it?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Other

Hit the road, Leo Rover!

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 18, 2023

Learn the most common locomotion types in mobile rovers and discover their pros and cons.

Hit the road, Leo Rover!

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Top 3 ways to set a robot into motion

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 8, 2023

Let’s see where Marvelmind Indoor Navigation System can find use.

Top 3 ways to set a robot into motion

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

4 interesting ways to use indoor “GPS”

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

February 10, 2023

Discover rovers that successfully reached and explored the Red Planet.

4 interesting ways to use indoor “GPS”

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Let’s rove around Mars

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

September 20, 2022

Let’s dig into one of the most common SLAM (Simultaneous localization and mapping) navigation tools and see what assets and liabilities come with it.

Let’s rove around Mars

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

How is LiDAR used in Robotic Navigation? Pros and Cons

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Knowledge

How is LiDAR used in Robotic Navigation? Pros and Cons

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 16, 2023

Let's dive into Gazebo – a leader in robot simulations.

How is LiDAR used in Robotic Navigation? Pros and Cons

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Unreal world, real experience

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 16, 2023

See how we prepared Leo Rover and ourselves for the European Rover Challenge.

Unreal world, real experience

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

How did Leo Rover turn into a competition robot?

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European Rover Challenge

How did Leo Rover turn into a competition robot?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

November 25, 2022

Discover a number of academic publications devoted to building and improving rovers’ design.

How did Leo Rover turn into a competition robot?

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

11 research papers on robot development you should read

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Knowledge

11 research papers on robot development you should read

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

September 20, 2022

Learn about the first wheeled vehicle that made its way to the Red Planet.

11 research papers on robot development you should read

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

The first robot to rock and roll on Mars: Mars Pathfinder Mission

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Knowledge

The first robot to rock and roll on Mars: Mars Pathfinder Mission

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

September 20, 2022

Still not sure what to expect? See what’s inside the box.

The first robot to rock and roll on Mars: Mars Pathfinder Mission

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Other

Inside out – Leo Rover unboxing

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 3, 2023

See what components people frequently use with their Leo Rovers.

Inside out – Leo Rover unboxing

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Features

Top 3 popular add-ons

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

January 16, 2023

Let's see what 2021 had in store for us.

Top 3 popular add-ons

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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News

Technology and robotics events in 2021

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

September 20, 2022

We are proud to announce a new Leo Rover 1.8 with a totally new and custom controller board.

Technology and robotics events in 2021

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

Release of Leo Rover 1.8 in December – what's changed in the guts of Leo Rover

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News

Release of Leo Rover 1.8 in December – what's changed in the guts of Leo Rover

Szymon Dzwończyk

May 9, 2023

Communication has never been easier! Leo Rover Customer Support is at your service :)

Release of Leo Rover 1.8 in December – what's changed in the guts of Leo Rover

Szymon Dzwończyk

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Other

Customer support

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 9, 2023

Discover useful, interesting Leo Rover applications you probably haven't thought of.

Customer support

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

4 unusual ways to use Leo Rover for serving mankind

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Other

4 unusual ways to use Leo Rover for serving mankind

Paweł Hajduk

May 31, 2023

If you are a big fan of new technology or want to see what space exploration can look like nowadays, then the European Rover Challenge is definitely for you!

4 unusual ways to use Leo Rover for serving mankind

Paweł Hajduk

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European Rover Challenge

Leo Rover plays in ERC 2021!

Paweł Hajduk

May 31, 2023

How did it all begin? You're in the right place to find out. Here, you'll learn about our journey from Turtle to Leo Rover.

Leo Rover plays in ERC 2021!

Paweł Hajduk

From Turtle to Leo Rover – Learn Our Story

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Other

From Turtle to Leo Rover – Learn Our Story

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 26, 2023

Learn how a Leo Rover became just the robot poultry farms need.

From Turtle to Leo Rover – Learn Our Story

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Customer stories

Working with FLOX

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

July 24, 2023

Let's take a look at the first remote edition of the largest space and robotics event in Europe.

Working with FLOX

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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European Rover Challenge

The European Rover Challenge 2020

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 26, 2023

Here's a bit about Turtle Rover as an exhibition robot at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

The European Rover Challenge 2020

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

CES 2019 Seagate booth – Impact Creative

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Customer stories

CES 2019 Seagate booth – Impact Creative

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 26, 2023

Here's how a Leo Rover got to map the radiation level in Fukushima, Japan.

CES 2019 Seagate booth – Impact Creative

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Customer stories

Going to Fukushima

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

May 25, 2023

Bring your products on top of Leo Rover and build scenarios to make it even better suited for your needs.

Going to Fukushima

Aleksandra Szczepaniak

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Knowledge

Use Leo Rover for events

Szymon Dzwończyk

May 25, 2023

We've gathered a list of camera-based sensors that are easy to get and affordable.

Use Leo Rover for events

Szymon Dzwończyk

Affordable 3D cameras for ROS developers

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Knowledge

Affordable 3D cameras for ROS developers

Szymon Dzwończyk

May 25, 2023

Let's take a look back at the year 2020 and the most interesting technology and robotics events that it offered us.

Affordable 3D cameras for ROS developers

Szymon Dzwończyk

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News

Technology and robotics events in 2020

Szymon Dzwończyk

September 20, 2022

Once in a while you need to make your hardware project just ‘look nice’. See how.

Technology and robotics events in 2020

Szymon Dzwończyk

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Knowledge

4 design tips for makers

Szymon Dzwończyk

May 25, 2023

Quick tips on how to develop on the Rover and where to look for any info on its hacks and mods.

4 design tips for makers

Szymon Dzwończyk

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Knowledge

3 ways to easily extend your Rover

Szymon Dzwończyk

May 25, 2023

With Leo Rover, you can build autonomous solutions without breaking the bank.

3 ways to easily extend your Rover

Szymon Dzwończyk

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Features

What is Leo Rover for?

Malek Murison

May 25, 2023

We’ve put together a tutorial that shows you how to 3D-print and build a mast for your rover.

What is Leo Rover for?

Malek Murison

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Features

Become a Mast Master

Malek Murison

May 25, 2023