.. _robot-emrox:

EMROX
=====

.. meta::
   :description: Official ROS 2 documentation for the Neobotix EMROX mobile
                 manipulator, including navigation, simulation, MoveIt 2, and
                 supported ROS 2 packages.

The Neobotix EMROX is an autonomous mobile manipulator that combines a ROX
mobile base, a customized structure, and an integrated collaborative robot
arm. ROS 2 can coordinate navigation, manipulation, simulation, and optional
gripper control.

.. figure:: emrox.jpg
   :alt: Neobotix EMROX mobile manipulator with a collaborative robot arm
   :align: center
   :width: 55%

   Neobotix EMROX mobile manipulator

ROS 2 Distributions
-------------------

The Neobotix installation guide covers ROS 2 Humble, Jazzy, and Rolling.
Package and simulation features can vary by distribution; see
:doc:`Installation <../ros2/installation>` for the current guidance.

ROS 2 Packages
--------------

The primary ROS 2 packages for the EMROX are:

* :doc:`rox_bringup <../packages/rox_bringup>` for starting the mobile base,
  robot arm, and configured hardware
* :doc:`rox_description <../packages/rox_description>` for the mobile-base
  model and meshes
* :doc:`rox_navigation <../packages/rox_navigation>` for mapping,
  localization, and Nav2
* :doc:`neo_rox_moveit2 <../packages/neo_rox_moveit2>` for MoveIt 2 motion
  planning

The packages and launch arguments required by a specific EMROX depend on its
ROX drive configuration, robot arm, gripper, and optional hardware.

Get Started
-----------

* :doc:`Install the Neobotix ROS 2 packages <../ros2/installation>`
* :doc:`Start ROS 2 on a real robot <../ros2/starting_with_ROS>`
* :doc:`Simulate the robot with modern Gazebo <../ros2/simulation_modern>`
* :doc:`Configure autonomous navigation <../ros2/autonomous_navigation>`

Related Documentation
---------------------

* See the `EMROX product page`_ for product features and available options.
* See the `EMROX hardware documentation`_ for operating instructions, safety
  information, supported configurations, and mechanical specifications.

.. _EMROX product page: https://www.neobotix-robots.com/products/mobile-manipulators/mobile-manipulator-emrox
.. _EMROX hardware documentation: https://neobotix-docs.de/hardware/en/manipulators/emrox/index.html