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🤝 Component Credits & Usage Disclaimer Spyder V1 and other systems developed under Peterson Robotics & Innovation incorporate high-quality components sourced from respected third-party manufacturers, including but not limited to: NVIDIA® (Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit) Adafruit® (BNO055 IMU and other sensors) Blue Robotics® (pressure and temperature sensors) SparkFun®, HiLetgo®, INJORA®, Garosa®, Hobbywing®, and others We gratefully acknowledge the open-access documentation, engineering excellence, and hardware support these companies provide to the maker and robotics communities. All third-party trademarks, logos, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Peterson Robotics & Innovation does not claim endorsement or partnership with these companies unless explicitly stated.

Usage Disclaimer

The information provided on this website and within our documentation is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Peterson Robotics & Innovation makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the website or the products described herein. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

All original content on this website and within our documentation — including text, images, 3D models, software, and mechanical designs — is the intellectual property of Peterson Robotics & Innovation, unless otherwise stated. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or modification of this content without permission is strictly prohibited.

Open-Source Licensing Notice

Some software and design files provided through our GitHub repositories or downloads may be released under open-source licenses such as MIT, GPL, or Creative Commons. Please refer to the specific license file included with each project for usage terms and conditions.

Liability Limitation

In no event shall Peterson Robotics & Innovation be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to the use of our products or information provided on this website.

Safety Disclaimer

Our robots and experimental systems are designed for research, testing, and educational purposes. Improper use or modification of hardware may lead to injury, equipment damage, or environmental harm. Peterson Robotics & Innovation is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from unauthorized use or unsafe deployment of its systems.

Funding / Donation Transparency

Donations and funding support help advance our mission of building autonomous systems for sustainable exploration and innovation. All funds received are applied directly to material costs, research, and testing. We commit to using all donations responsibly and transparently.

Experimental Use Clause

All products, designs, and prototypes presented are in experimental or pre-commercial stages. They are not certified for commercial deployment or mission-critical use unless explicitly stated.

No Warranty Statement

All designs and software are provided “as-is,” without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk.

Repair/Modification Clause

Modifying, repairing, or replicating any robotic system developed by Peterson Robotics & Innovation without explicit guidance may compromise safety and functionality. We are not responsible for damage resulting from unauthorized changes.