ROS - Software for Every Robot

In this talk the speaker will discuss the Robot Operating System, better known as ROS.

ROS is an open source software platform created to support all layers of robotics systems development.

The talk will briefly discuss the origins and growth of ROS from its days at Stanford University and Willow Garage to its current home at OSRF and its widespread use in academia and industry.

The presentation will provide an overview of the scope and types of functionality provided by ROS and how this enables any robot to leverage the power of this diverse eco-system.

In the main technical part of the talk, a detailed inspection on the internal architecture of ROS will be presented covering the common design principles behind the platform.

How ROS can be used to build a robotics software base will be examined using examples of a simple mobile robotic platform.

Finally, the talk will conclude with some brief projections and forward looking ideas on the future of ROS and robotics software.

Speaker: Ralph Gnauck, OLogic Inc.