Fraunhofer IPA · Research service robot

Care-O-bot 4

Modular research service robot

Purchase price Price on request (custom project)

Arm payload: 5 kg
Arm reach: About 900 mm
Degrees of freedom: Up to 29
Max speed: Up to 1.1 m/s
Software: ROS, open source
Best for: Assistive robotics research

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Care-O-bot 4 is a modular service robot from Fraunhofer IPA for research into home help, care, hospitality and mobile manipulation. Its omnidirectional base, torso, head, sensor ring and one or two 7-axis arms (5 kg payload, about 900 mm reach) are configured per project, for up to 29 degrees of freedom. It runs on ROS with open-source drivers and has industrial safety hardware: three safety laser scanners, a safety PLC and emergency stops.

Key features

Modular

Base, torso, head, sensors, arms and grippers configured per project.

Omnidirectional base

Four steered wheels for tight indoor spaces.

Up to 29 DOF

Base, torso, head, arms and grippers combined.

7-axis arm

5 kg payload and about 900 mm reach.

Safety hardware

Laser scanners, safety PLC, safe torque off and e-stops.

Open research tools

ROS repositories, simulation models and Fraunhofer support.

Is it right for you?

Good fit if

Mobile-manipulation and assistive-robotics research
Care, home and hospitality application development
Labs that can support a custom project

Not ideal if

Off-the-shelf products with fixed features
Unsupervised care, heavy loads, outdoors or stairs

Where it works

Assistive robotics research
Mobile manipulation
Healthcare research
Hospitality research

Specifications

Robot type: Mobile service robot
Main purpose: Assistive robotics research
Operating environment: Indoor homes, care settings and labs
Availability: Custom research platform by project
Payload: 5 kg per arm
Reach: About 900 mm
Degrees of freedom: Up to 29 fully configured; 7 per arm
Mobility: Omnidirectional; four steered and driven wheels
Manipulation: One or two 7-axis arms with adaptable grippers
Max speed: Up to 1.1 m/s
Battery / power: 48 V Li-ion
Navigation / control: ROS autonomy; touchscreens
Sensors: Three safety laser scanners, gripper RGB-D camera, microphones, modular sensors
Dimensions: 720 × 720 × 1,580 mm fully configured
Weight: 140 kg fully configured

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Questions

How do I get one?

Through a custom project with Fraunhofer IPA, not a retail order.

Does it run ROS?

Yes. Fraunhofer publishes open-source ROS drivers and simulation models.

Is it a care robot?

It is a research platform, not a validated replacement for carers.

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