.. _robot-rox:

ROX
===

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

The Neobotix ROX is a configurable autonomous mobile robot platform with ROS 2
support. Its available drive configurations include differential, tricycle,
Argo, and Argo-Trio kinematics.

.. figure:: rox.png
   :alt: Neobotix ROX autonomous mobile robot
   :align: center
   :width: 70%

   Neobotix ROX 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 ROX are:

* :doc:`rox_bringup <../packages/rox_bringup>` for starting the robot and its
  hardware components
* :doc:`rox_description <../packages/rox_description>` for the robot model,
  meshes, and visualization
* :doc:`rox_navigation <../packages/rox_navigation>` for mapping,
  localization, and Nav2
* :doc:`rox_argo_kinematics <../packages/rox_argo_kinematics>` for Argo drive
  control
* :doc:`rox_rviz <../packages/rox_rviz>` for RViz configuration
* :doc:`neo_relayboard_v3 <../packages/neo_relayboard_v3>` for communication
  with the RelayBoard V3

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

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