Robot Operating System (ROS)
Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source framework designed for developing robot software. It provides a set of tools, libraries, and conventions that simplify the task of creating complex and robust robotic applications. ROS facilitates communication between different parts of a robot's system through a publish-subscribe model, allowing modules to exchange messages in real-time.Key features of ROS include support for hardware abstraction, low-level device control, implementation of commonly used functionality, and the ability to visualize data and debug applications in real time. By modularizing software components, ROS enables developers to reuse existing code and collaborate more easily in projects.Initially developed by Willow Garage, ROS is widely adopted in both academia and industry for research and development in robotics, supporting various robot types and applications, from drones to autonomous vehicles and industrial robots. It also has an extensive ecosystem of packages and tools contributed by users, which enhances its capabilities and adaptability across different robotic platforms.