How to use the Rover Cluster
Cloud desktop is a virtual desktop environment which you can access with just your browser. This allows you to run intensive robot simulations without your computer breaking down.
You can access your cloud desktop with one of three ways:
Accessing virtual desktop
Browser with javascript blocking turned off
For access link and password, please refer to the credentials given to you by the TA.
Accessing code editor
Browser with javascript blocking turned off
For access link and password, please refer to the credentials given to you by the TA.
Accessing via SSH
Enable SSH for remote access
Cloud desktop comes with SSH access disabled.
To enable ssh, first login using cloud desktop/VScode
Run sudo passwd root to setup a password
You can now ssh in using the cloud desktop link given to you.
Using the terminal
Private Networking
All cloud desktops are, by default, connected to a shared private Tailscale network. Using the cloud desktop, you can connect to any robots on the network anywhere in the world.
Each robot on the network is assigned with a Tailscale IP which looks like this: 100.xx.xxx.xxx
For more details and troubleshooting about Private Networking, see .
Troubleshooting
What is my IP address?
Run the following command
What is my hostname?
Run the following command
Virtual desktop refused to login
If repeated attempts to login through the browser failed, it is likely that your desktop has crashed. Please notify your TA, he/she will restart your desktop for you.
White blank screen when visiting the code editor
This is usually an issue with slow internet connection, give it a while to load.
If nothing shows up within 5 minutes, try right click > inspect > console to look for any error messages. Please then notify your TA with the error message.
