nasa-jpl/open-source-rover
A build-it-yourself, 6-wheel rover based on the rovers on Mars! observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
66/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 2987
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 21
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
9611 stars · 1501 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
The JPL Open Source Rover is a build-it-yourself, scaled-down 6-wheel rover based on the design JPL uses to explore Mars, made entirely from consumer off-the-shelf parts. It serves as a teaching and learning platform for mechanical engineering, electronics, software, and robotics, as well as a research platform for rugged terrain.
Use cases
- build a mars rover replica at home
- learn robotics with a hands-on diy project
- teach students mechanical engineering and electronics
- research platform for rugged terrain robotics
- build a 6-wheel rocker-bogie robot
- stem education robotics kit alternative
- hobby robotics project with off-the-shelf parts
When to choose
- you want a robust, premium rover design with proven mars-style driving mechanics
- you need an educational project covering mechanics, electronics, and software
- you want a customizable research platform with expansion options like a robot arm or head display
When to avoid
- you need a cheap robot - the ~$1600 cost is high compared to alternatives
- you want a quick out-of-the-box robot rather than a lengthy build
- you need high speed or heavy payload capability beyond a scaled-down rover
Facets
application · maturity active
robotics embedded developer-tools robotics education hardware simulation cross-platform embedded iot mars-rover diy-robotics open-source-hardware stem-education rocker-bogie hardware-project research-platform
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/nasa-jpl/open-source-rover · fetched 2026-08-28 · 60b8b157da44
- homepage: https://open-source-rover.readthedocs.io · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8670f8c19e86
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| nasa-jpl/open-source-rover | main | 66 |
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