.. _robot-mpo-500:

MPO-500
=======

.. meta::
   :description: Official ROS 2 documentation for the Neobotix MPO-500
                 omnidirectional mobile robot with Mecanum wheels, including
                 installation, simulation, and navigation.

The Neobotix MPO-500 is an omnidirectional autonomous mobile robot that uses
Mecanum wheels. Its ROS 2 software supports operation of the real platform,
simulation, navigation, visualization, and optional robot-arm configurations.

.. figure:: mpo-500.jpg
   :alt: Neobotix MPO-500 omnidirectional mobile robot with Mecanum wheels
   :align: center
   :width: 70%

   Neobotix MPO-500 omnidirectional 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 MPO-500 are:

* :doc:`neo_mpo_500-2 <../packages/neo_mpo_500-2>` for robot configuration,
  launch files, and simulation
* :doc:`neo_kinematics_mecanum2 <../packages/neo_kinematics_mecanum2>` for
  Mecanum drive control
* :doc:`neo_relayboard_v2-2 <../packages/neo_relayboard_v2-2>` for legacy
  RelayBoard V2 hardware
* :doc:`neo_relayboard_v3 <../packages/neo_relayboard_v3>` for RelayBoard V3
  hardware on newer platforms

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

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