Open Robotics

The videos and slides from ROSCon 2024 are now available on the ROSCon website (https://roscon.ros.org) and on Vimeo. If you were unable to make it to ROSCon this year the videos are your chance to catch up with all the latest #ROS innovations. We would like to thank our video sponsor AMD for making the videos and ROSCon live stream possible. https://lnkd.in/gTFZztUb

ROS Pakistan community has planned multiple workshops in Islamabad . Our first meetup happened at EME College, NUST with some serious robots :) - Covering the core architecture of ROS, industry expectations for robotics software developers. - History of Open Robotics, and why ROS2 has become a key framework in robotics. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the discussions , specially Industrial AI and IoT - NUST CEME Ayesha Zeb Zohaib Riaz, PhD Zaid Mahboob Mohammad Bin Tila #rosmeetup #rosworkshop #softwaredev #robotics #futureEngineers

?? Enhancing Robotic Communication with Topic Keys in Vulcanexus Talk At ROSCon 2024, we presented an exciting talk on the Topic Keys feature from Fast DDS, now integrated into ROS 2. Topic Keys improves data distribution by consolidating multiple data streams into a single topic using unique identifiers. This optimization improves: ?? Efficiency – Reduced resource utilization and bandwidth. ?? Scalability – Enhanced performance for complex robotic systems. ?? Precision – Streamlined history management and targeted message filtering. The session included practical examples and live demos, showcasing how Topic Keys improves communication in robotics. Watch the video! https://buff.ly/3ObUngO #ROS2 #DDSMiddleware #RoboticsInnovation #ROSCon2024 #eProsima #fastdds #robotics #eprosima

Today, we are thrilled to announce our $9M Series A funding round led by Basset Capital, with contributions from Ospraie Ag Science, Y Combinator, and other existing investors. This latest round will enable us to scale the production of our flagship product, the GR-100 harvesting platform, and expand our impact in helping farmers worldwide increase efficiency and sustainability. Four Growers is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by providing cutting-edge AI and robotic solutions that address the industry's most pressing challenges. Thank you to TechCrunch for covering our formal announcement. The link to the article is in the comments below. P.S. We are hiring! Join our team and travel with us on this incredible journey.

I had a great conversation with Dave Coleman, Founder and CPO of PickNik Robotics, on my podcast. Here are three key takeaways: 1. Unstructured robotics is pushing the boundaries of what robot arms can do - from picking strawberries in dynamic farm environments to building lunar colonies with NASA. 2. The robotics industry needs better common platforms to avoid reinventing the wheel. PickNik's MoveIt Pro is addressing this by providing a comprehensive manipulation engine for complex robotic applications. 3. The gap between simulation and real-world deployment remains a critical challenge in robotics. PickNik is tackling this with advanced physics simulation and tools for debugging complex robot behaviors. If you're interested in robotics, space exploration, or the future of automation, check out the full episode. Links in the comments. #Robotics #SpaceTech #Innovation #RoboticManipulation

ros2-pkg-create [1] is an interactive CLI tool for quickly generating ROS 2 packages from basic pub/sub nodes to complex lifecycle components. It can generate ROS 2 C++ Packages, Python Packages, and Interfaces Packages. The supported features include: - C++ Package: publisher, subscriber, parameter loading, launch file, service server, action server, timer callback, component, lifecycle node, docker-ros - Python Package: publisher, subscriber, parameter loading, launch file, service server, action server, timer callback, docker-ros - Interfaces Package: message, service, action #ros #ros2 #cli #clitool #rospackages #templates [1] https://lnkd.in/d8uwtCPD

?? The future of innovation is here! Circuit Launch 2.0 is opening its doors in our second location in Mountain View, CA on December 7th. You are invited to the Grand Opening celebration. ?? Dive into exciting DIY Robocar racing, enjoy Brazilian BBQ, and see the latest robot demos. Whether you're an entrepreneur, startup or tech enthusiast, explore our state-of-the-art cofacturing spaces and join a thriving community of innovators. Please RSVP if you plan on attending so we can be sure to have food for everyone. ?? RSVP: https://lu.ma/2lkm9otp ?? Contact us: [email protected]

Our developer advocate, Katherine Scott, is going to be on the OpenCV weekly webcast tomorrow, November 21st, at 9am PT to recap all the great talks and events at ROSCon 2024! Tune in using the link below: https://lnkd.in/gj5Fbqjr

This morning we chatted with our colleagues at FIRA - World Ag Robotics Forum about their upcoming 2025 robotic agriculture hackathon / challenge. The challenge involves configuring and programming an agricultural robot within a challenging simulation environment using ROS and Gazebo. The top prize is €5000 and the final competition will take place at FIRA 2025 in Toulouse, France. If you are student or freelance developer this is a fantastic opportunity to hone your ROS development skills. Don't delay, the deadline for the initial competition in December 27th, 2024. Details can be found at: ?? Challenge website: https://lnkd.in/g-qgQmD5 ?? Source code: https://lnkd.in/gMF-RR-s ?? ROS Discourse: https://lnkd.in/gefszsxj

?? Only 10 days left to submit your talk proposal to the first Robotics&Simulation devroom at FOSDEM! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8_Wd658 See you in Brussels! ???? #robotics #fosdem2025 #simulation