.. _robot-mp-500:

MP-500
======

.. meta::
   :description: Official ROS 2 documentation for the Neobotix MP-500 mobile
                 robot, including installation, simulation, navigation, and
                 supported ROS 2 packages.

The Neobotix MP-500 is an autonomous mobile robot with differential drive. Its
ROS 2 software supports operation of the real platform, simulation, navigation,
localization, visualization, and optional robot-arm configurations.

.. figure:: mp-500.jpg
   :alt: Neobotix MP-500 autonomous mobile robot
   :align: center
   :width: 70%

   Neobotix MP-500 autonomous mobile robot

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 MP-500 are:

* :doc:`neo_mp_500-2 <../packages/neo_mp_500-2>` for robot configuration,
  launch files, and simulation
* :doc:`neo_kinematics_differential2 <../packages/neo_kinematics_differential2>`
  for differential-drive control
* :doc:`neo_relayboard_v2-2 <../packages/neo_relayboard_v2-2>` for RelayBoard
  V2 communication

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 `MP-500 product page`_ for product features and available options.
* See the `MP-500 hardware documentation`_ for operating instructions, safety
  information, maintenance, and mechanical specifications.

.. _MP-500 product page: https://www.neobotix-robots.com/products/mobile-robots/mobile-robot-mp-500
.. _MP-500 hardware documentation: https://neobotix-docs.de/hardware/en/platforms/mp-500/index.html