--- title: Install ROSbot on Pop!_OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft description: Get the latest version of ROSbot for on Pop!_OS - A driver for ROSbot mobile robot url: https://snapcraft.io/install/rosbot/pop --- [Canonical Snapcraft](https://snapcraft.io/) # Install ROSbot on **Pop!\_OS** # ROSbot [Husarion](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/husarion "View all snaps from Husarion") * [Husarion](https://snapcraft.io/publisher/husarion "View all snaps from Husarion") * [Utilities](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=utilities) [Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/rosbot/pop#install) #### A driver for ROSbot mobile robot **Description** The **rosbot** snap ships everything needed to run the ROSbot — controller, robot state publisher and more — based on the [rosbot\_ros]() ROS 2 driver. Models: ROSbot XL, 3 / 3 PRO, 2R / 2 PRO. **Installation** Install on the ROSbot's SBC: ``` sudo snap install rosbot ``` **Usage** After installation, add interfaces, set the robot model and start the driver: ``` sudo /var/snap/rosbot/common/post_install.sh sudo snap set rosbot driver.model=rosbot-xl # or 'rosbot' for non-XL models sudo rosbot.start ``` The robot is now operational. Drive it with `sudo rosbot.teleop`, or plug in a Logitech F710 dongle (`X` mode, hold LB). Both publish to `manual/cmd_vel`, which outranks navigation. **Apps** * `rosbot.start` / `rosbot.stop` - Start/stop the driver daemon. * `rosbot.navigation-start` / `rosbot.navigation-stop` - Start/stop autonomous navigation (Nav2 + SLAM). Startup checks name whatever is missing instead of leaving Nav2 idle. Needs `sudo snap install husarion-rplidar`. * `rosbot.navigation-goal [yaw]` - Drive to a pose in the map frame (metres, yaw in radians) and wait for the outcome. * `rosbot.teleop` - Drive from a terminal (`teleop_twist_keyboard`); overrides navigation while you hold a key. * `rosbot.flash` - Flash the STM32F4 firmware. * `rosbot.arm-activate` / `rosbot.arm-deactivate` - Toggle the arm (if fitted). **Parameters** Set with `snap set rosbot =`, inspect with `snap get rosbot`. Full reference in the README. The `driver` namespace: * `driver.model`: `""` - `rosbot` or `rosbot-xl`. Required before the driver starts. * `driver.configuration`: `basic` - Selects the URDF and starts the manipulator. `rosbot-xl` also accepts `telepresence`, `autonomy`, `manipulation`, `manipulation-pro`. * `driver.mecanum`: `True/False` (tracks driver.model) - mecanum vs differential drive controller. * `driver.serial-port`: `auto` - Serial port for firmware (e.g., `/dev/ttyUSB0`). * `driver.current-animation`: `ready` - ROSbot XL LED animation; `none` publishes nothing. Built-ins: `ready`, `navigation`, `turn_off`, `rainbow`. Own `.png` + `.yaml` go in `config_dir/rosbot_utils/animations`. * `driver.servo-enabled`: `True` - Start `moveit_servo` with the manipulator. `False` skips it to save CPU when only MoveIt planning / `rosbot.arm-activate` is needed, not jog control. The `navigation` namespace (Nav2, used by `rosbot.navigation-start`): * `navigation.controller`: `mppi` - `dwb`, `mppi` or `rpp`. * `navigation.slam`: `True` - Build a map while driving. `False` loads `navigation.map` instead. * `navigation.map`: `/var/snap/rosbot/common/maps/map.yaml` - Map loaded when `navigation.slam=False`. * `navigation.map-save-path`: `/var/snap/rosbot/common/maps/map` - SLAM autosave target, without extension. Survives refreshes. An RViz layout is copied to `/var/snap/rosbot/common/rviz/nav2.rviz`; copy it to a laptop and run `rviz2 -d nav2.rviz`. The `ros` namespace: * `ros.namespace`: `""` - Namespace for all topics and transforms. * `ros.domain-id`: `0` - Sets `ROS_DOMAIN_ID`. * `ros.localhost-only`: `0` - Sets `ROS_LOCALHOST_ONLY`. * `ros.transport`: `udp` - RMW/transport profile: `zenoh/`, `rmw_zenoh_cpp`, `udp`, `shm`, `udp-lo`, `rmw_fastrtps_cpp`, `rmw_cyclonedds_cpp`. Files in `/var/snap/rosbot/common/rmw/`. **Advanced configuration**: per-node parameters and sensor positions live in `/var/snap/rosbot/current/config_dir/` (overwritten on snap updates). **Chaining**: embeds husarion-agent as chain owner — the ROS network and custom RMW profiles set here (or in the cockpit Manage tab) propagate to chained snaps. See README. ### Package name * rosbot --- ### License * Apache-2.0 --- ### Last updated * 30 September 2026 - jazzy/stable * Yesterday - jazzy/edge --- ### Websites * [husarion.com](https://husarion.com/manuals/rosbot/ "https://husarion.com/manuals/rosbot/") --- ### Contact * [husarion.com](https://husarion.com/ "https://husarion.com/") --- ### Report a bug * [husarion.com](https://husarion.com/ "https://husarion.com/") --- ##### Report a Snap Store violation * [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/install/rosbot/pop#report-snap-modal) --- ## Enable snaps on Pop!\_OS and install ROSbot Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully. Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions. ### Enable snapd Snap can be installed on Pop!\_OS from the command line. Open Terminal from the Applications launcher and type the following: ``` sudo apt update sudo apt install snapd ``` Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly. ### Install ROSbot To install ROSbot, simply use the following command: ``` sudo snap install rosbot ``` ### Other popular snaps… [See more...](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) [See more in Featured](https://snapcraft.io/search?categories=featured) ### More things to do… #### [Get the snap store](https://snapcraft.io/snap-store) Browse and find snaps from the convenience of your desktop using the snap store snap. #### [Learn more about snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs) Interested to find out more about snaps? Want to publish your own application? Visit [snapcraft.io](https://snapcraft.io/) now. [Back to top](https://snapcraft.io/install/rosbot/pop) © 2026 Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu and Canonical are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd. 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