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A public list of companies that are known to use the Robot Operating System (ROS and ROS 2) or any of its related tools for development, to create products or to offer services. Ordered alphabetically.
Company | Description | Year Founded |
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Acceleration Robotics | Hardware Acceleration for robots with ROS. Robot IP cores. Accelerator-agnostic building blocks for robots (ROBOTCORE family). | 2020 |
Accerion | Make infrastructure-free positioning technology for mobile robots and AGVs. Triton1, simplify high-performance AMR functions in logistics. ROS driver for Interfacing with Triton sensor (see accerion-ros-node ). |
2015 |
ACEINNA | Create sensing solutions for the development of innovative Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and current sensing technologies for cars, robots and other autonomous applications. ROS driver for Aceinna OpenRTK products (see aceinna_openrtk_ros_driver )2. |
2017 |
ADLINK Technology | Manufactures edge hardware and develops edge software for embedded, distributed and intelligent computing. ADLINK contributes to open source, robotics, autonomous, IoT and 5G. | 1995 |
Advanced Navigation | Specializes in the development of navigation technologies and robotics. ROS driver for Advanced Navigation devices (see advanced_navigation_driver ). |
2010 |
Aeolus Robotics | Bring autonomous two-armed robots to service sectors. The company workS around artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and human-robot Interaction. ROS package for working with Aeolus Robotics (see optitrack ). |
2016 |
Aerobotix | Robotic solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Specialize in the creation of cutting-edge automated robotic solutions for high-value, high-precision components, aircraft, and vehicles. Aerobotix used ROS to handle all MIR motion3. | 2005 |
AeroVironment | Leader in the markets for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Tactical Missile Systems, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites and Commercial Information Systems. Offer flexible software control options including via ROS45 | 1971 |
AEye | Create software-defined lidar solutions that enable advanced driver-assistance, vehicle autonomy, smart infrastructure, logistics and off-highway applications. Looking for engineers6 to create ROS drivers. | 2013 |
AGCO | Global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of smart solutions for sustainable agriculture. Known to use ROS 2 forks to create agricultural robots7 | 1990 |
AgileX Robotics | Develop a full line-up of robotics UGV covering all terrains and payloads, including general UGV, indoor AGV, tracked UGV. With preloaded ROS and Autoware packages, also provides autonomous robotics solutions, including parallel driving solutions, robot R&D kits, UGV manipulators, AMR, and autopilot kits. | 2016 |
Agility Robotics | Build legged platforms for real world applications. Their robots can moving totes and packages and unloading trailers. A way to visualize the robot using ROS (see cassie_description ). |
2015 |
AICA | Artificial Intelligence for Collaboration and Automation; a modular and intuitive robot programming framework of smart components for AI-based motion generation and compliant control. Their technology stack supports ROS2 and ros2_control interfaces (see AICA docker images ). |
2019 |
aiMotive | Deliver software, tools and hardware products complemented by proprietary data management tools to use in automated driving. aiSim is a ASIL-D certified simulator tool, has integrated ROS28. | 2015 |
Airnamics | Developing AI-based robotics solutions for the manufacturing industry. The company develops both hardware and software to achieve fast-deployable and modular robotic cells. ROS is at the core of the low-level software that handles device communication and action scheduling (see koco ). |
2011 |
Airvolute | Drones and Aupilots with ROS based system for autonomous flight910. | 2020 |
Alias Robotics | Robot cybersecurity products and services around ROS and ROS 2 systems11. The company is a relevant contributor to the ROS 2 Security WG1213 and is also behind the Robot Immune System (RIS)14, an endpoint protection platform for robots that offers ROS and ROS 2 additional security layers. | 2018 |
AMD | High-performance and adaptive computing leader, GPU, CPU and FPGA solutions. Kria SOMs feature ROS 2 support and provide hardware acceleration capabilities to roboticists. | 1969 |
AMP Robotics | The use of automation and AI to modernize the recycling infrastructure worldwide. Recycling from mixed material streams is identified and sorted automatically by the high-speed robotics system AMP CortexTM. The AMP NeuronTM AI platform constantly improves itself by identifying materials and their recyclable nature. | 2015 |
Amsted Rail | Design of fully integrated freight car systems for the heavy haul rail market. The company is currently members of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )15. |
1977 |
Analog Devices | World leader in high-performance analog and digital electronics offering cutting-edge sensing, measurement, power management, communication, and signal processing technologies. They released and maintain ROS Drivers for some of their MEMS sensors (e.g. see ADIS16470). | 1965 |
ANYbotics | Develop mobile robotics for industrial applications. The simulation software to extend ANYmal’s (four-legged robots) capabilities and interface through the ROS APIs and open-source ecosystem. | 2016 |
Apex.AI | Specializes in developing operating systems for autonomous vehicles. Its software products are based on open-source software such as ROS or Eclipse iceoryx. | 2017 |
Apollo | An open autonomous driving platform. The Apollo-platform solution under ROS directory.(see apollo-platform ). Sponsor of the ROScon 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 16. |
2017 |
Applanix Corporation | Develop advanced products and scalable solutions that maximize productivity through Mobile Mapping and Positioning. ROS driver for Applanix hardware (see applanix_driver )17. |
1991 |
Apple | Design, manufacture, and market consumer electronics, personal computers, and software. Sponsor of the ROScon 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 16. | 1976 |
Apptronik | Builds and designs human-centered robotics systems. Draco is Apptronik’s first biped. The system can be a platform for any humanoid system, with easy integration between systems because of the open access to low level control software and libraries for RT Linux/ROS18 integration. | 2015 |
ARAV | Offer automated construction equipment. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 2020 |
ARC Specialties | Design and build automated manufacturing systems and custom equipment for joining, cladding, and other applications. The company is currently members of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )19. |
1983 |
Argo AI | Is a company that offers autonomy products and services. Argo designs its Autonomy Platform and Solutions to support autonomous ridesharing and goods delivery. Hiring ROS engineers (Hardware, Radar Integration Engineer). | 2016 |
Arm | Design the technology building blocks that semiconductor designers, equipment manufacturers, and others use to create silicon chips and specialized compute systems. | 1990 |
ARM Institute | Accelerate the development and adoption of innovative robotics technologies. Make robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence more accessible to U.S. manufacturers. An analysis of how the ARM projects have used ROS20. | 2017 |
Artisense | Provide a globally leading 3D-vision technology, enabling vehicles, robots and UAVs navigate effectively in any space without GPS. Artisense provides ROS 1 and ROS 2 support, making it quick and simple for clients to work with our system 21. | 2018 |
Ascent Robotics | Develop intelligent solutions in industrial robotics and autonomous vehicles. Deliver software to achieve true machine autonomy. ROS drivers (see ascentai ). |
2016 |
ASIMOV Robotics | Supply Robot and machine vision systems, control and simulation software, navigation systems, educational robots, industrial robots, and sensors and sensor modules. The software system of some robots is written entirely in ROS. | 2012 |
Atlas Robotics | Fully autonomous L4 pallet trucks/stackers for indoor factories, making them as standalone products or autonomy kits. Develop entire software stack in house with ROS. | 2021 |
AUBO Robotics | Manufacture lightweight collaborative robots. This repository is used to control real aubo's MRA(module robot arm) by the ros control (see mra_ros_control )22. |
2013 |
Auro | Develop L4 autonomous driving technologies. ROS drivers (see Develop L4 autonomous driving technologies ). |
2015 |
Auterion | Provide the ecosystem of software-defined drones, payloads, and third party applications within a platform based on open-source standards. | 2017 |
AutonomouStuff | Provider of autonomy-enabling technologies that specializes in perception sensors, GPS, and computing. ROS drivers for AutonomouStuff (see astuff ). |
2010 |
Autoware Foundation | Is the world’s leading open-source software project for autonomous driving. Autoware is built on Robot Operating System (ROS) and enables commercial deployment of autonomous driving in a broad range of vehicles and applications. | 2015 |
Avidbots | Supporting autonomous cleaning robots. NEO is the smartest autonomous cleaning robot produced by Avidbots. NEO is used in industrial areas, shopping centers, hospitals, and colleges, among other places. | 2014 |
Avnet | Is a global technology solutions company. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 23. | 1921 |
AWS RoboMaker | Cloud-based simulation service that enables robotics developers to run, scale, and automate simulation. | 2006 |
Baidu | Baidu offers functional online search, Tieba community search, industry-based vertical search, mp3 search, portal channels, and instant messaging services. This package is python package for ROS speech, which use online baidu speech to do TTS and speech recognition (see baidu_speech )24. |
2000 |
Barrett Technology | Pioneer in collaborative robots that assist humans in their work. Robots made by Barrett, like WAM® and BURT®, use Barrett mechanisms, Puck® motor controllers, and open-source software to control their movements. | 1990 |
Bastian Solutions | Is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution and manufacturing. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )25. |
1952 |
Beta Robots | Offer a comprehensive software solution for intralogistics applications using autonomous mobility robots (AMR/AGV). They are skilled in the conception of system architecture, synthetic perception, mechanics, kinematics, algorithm design, and software development. | 2016 |
Bitcraze AB | They develop and manufacture a small quadcopter called the Crazyflie26. They also develop and maintain a supporting infrastructure with various tools to enable the end users to modify the Crazyflie in any way they want. Bitcraze LPS ROS driver (see lps-ros ). |
2012 |
BlackBerry QNX | Supplier of commercial operating systems, hypervisors, development tools, support and services, all purpose-built for critical embedded systems. BlackBerry QNX helps to take advantage of a real-time operating system (RTOS) integrated with ROS227. ROS2 QNX Documentation. | 1980 |
BlueSpace.ai | Is an urban mobility company that develops autonomous vehicle technology. Bluespace’s patented Dynamic Predictive Perception software allows an autonomous system to “see” the velocity of all objects and in all directions, xsens ROS2 driver (see bluespace_ai_xsens_ros_mti_driver ). |
2019 |
Blue Ocean Robotics | Develop professional service robots primarily in healthcare, hospitality, construction and agriculture. The portfolio of robots includes brands like; UVD Robots28 a mobile robot for disinfection, PTR Robots29 a mobile robot for safe patient handling and rehabilitation and a handful of other service robots. (see ardusub ). |
2013 |
Blue River | Use of computer vision and robotics for agriculture. These robots are designed for the selection of which herbicides to use on each plant. | 2011 |
Blue Robotics | Manufacturer of low-cost, high-performance components for marine robotics. Their BlueROV supports ROS30 | 2014 |
BMW Group | Manufacter automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. Automated driving with ROS31 at BMW. | 1916 |
Boeing | Is an aerospace company that manufactures commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and global services. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )32. |
1916 |
Bosch | Global supplier of technology and services. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )33. |
1886 |
Bossa Nova | Provide real-time, on-shelf product data for the global retail industry. Sponsor of the ROScon 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 16. | 2005 |
Boston Dynamics | Boston Dynamics uses ROS-derived tools in their development and leverages code from ROS drivers that ship in their resources to operate their robots. They don't use the ROS message passing infrastructure directly, but a similar event-driven programming interface. Boston Dynamics robots have community drivers created by third parties which allow these robots to be first class participants of the ROS ecosystem (see spot_ros ). |
1992 |
BotsAndUs | Captures real-time insights of warehouse operations using fully autonomous robots34 and Artificial Intelligence. The autonomous mobile and modular robots measure, track, and find goods across warehouses without workflow disruption. ROS Navigation stack, code for finding where the robot is and how it can get somewhere else (see navigation ). |
2015 |
Botsync | Builds heavy duty autonomous mobile robots35 to help companies transit from manual operations to automation. ROS Drivers for communicating with Botsync AMR (see botsync ). |
2017 |
Boxbot | Build automation systems for parcel delivery. Their product integrates robotics and autonomous technologies into a scalable end-to-end solution. ROS package containing drivers for NMEA devices (see nmea_navsat_driver ). |
2016 |
Brisa Robótica | Automate existing vehicles or develop new ones. Windrose36 is a solution to boost productivity in the supply chain. ROS Drivers (see brisa-robotics ). |
2018 |
Built Robotics | Transform excavators into fully autonomous trenching robots for the earthmoving industry. Sponsor of the ROScon 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 16. | 2016 |
Canonical | Computer software company that markets commercial support and related services for Ubuntu and related projects. Through its open-source tools such as snaps for packaging your ROS project and Ubuntu Core to enhance security for mission-critical robots. | 2004 |
Caterpillar | Manufacture construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )37. |
1925 |
Cepton | Develop lidar-based solutions for automotive, industrial, and mapping markets. Cepton ROS package (see cepton_ros ). |
2016 |
CheungWon SFA | Develop and manufacture various agricultural autonomous robots38 for the indoor smart farm. Registered as a partner of Doosan Robotics39 and OnRobot40. ROS packages (see cwsfa )41. |
2019 |
Clearpath Robotics | Manufacturer of robot development platforms, each with ROS-support. Focused on unmanned ground vehicles, unmanned surface vehicles (waterborne), and other industrial vehicles. | 2009 |
Clobot | Is an autonomous robot service provider. They implement specialized robot services in consideration of the robot hardware and operating environment. ROS drivers (see CLOBOT-Co-Ltd ). |
2017 |
COEX | Develop and manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles. Multicopters42, developed by the company, are intended for the formation43, autonomous monitoring of territories and delivery of goods. ROS Drivers for communicating with COEX drones (see CopterExpress ). |
2014 |
Cognicept Systems | Provide Human-in-the-loop (HITL) error handling with our telerobotic networking technology and human remote operators. ROS packages for automatic docking (see autodock ). |
2018 |
Cognata | Provide driving validation platform for the autonomous vehicles industry. ROS integration enables thorough testing and evaluation of complex components such as perception and control stacks with Cognata scenarios, traffic and synthetic data. Hiring ROS engineers (Software Engineer - Path Core Planning) | 2016 |
Cogniteam | Develop artificial intelligence technologies for robots, working with companies on mapping, navigation and autonomous decision-making. Nimbus44 is the product that bring a Cloud-based robotic artifical intelligence solution. ROS Drivers for Cogniteam prodcuts (see cogniteam ). |
2010 |
Cohesive Robotics | Creating smarter industrial automation to modernize manufacturing’s most common fabrication and finishing processes. The company's first product is the Smart Finishing Workcell, a turnkey vision-based solution for sanding, grinding and more. The company's tech stack is ROS2 native and leverages ros2_control and various ROS-Industrial efforts. |
2021 |
Commonplace Robotics | Develop, manufacture and distribute capable and cost-efficient robots for education, research and industry. Intuitive control software and open source driver complete their offering. Sources for hardware interface nodes and RViz pluing to run CPR robots with the ROS environment (see cpr_robot ). |
2011 |
Concurrent Real-Time | Provider of high-performance, real-time Linux software, hardware and professional services. Using ROS with RedHawk Linux on the NVIDIA Jetson TX2 45. | 1966 |
Continental | Offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. It's known to be building autonomous mobility solutions on top of ROS 2 forks4647. | 1871 |
CrossWing | Create a customizable robotics platform. A planning and control system for CrossWing Nav248robots (see catnav2 ). |
2006 |
Cyberbotics | Develop the Webots49 open-source robot simulator, including ROS50 and ROS 251 interfaces, robot simulations on the web at webots.cloud52 and robotbenchmark.net53. | 1998 |
Danish Technological Institute | Develop advanced robot technology to solve industrial and societal challenges. Our focus is on combining new research and existing technologies to create robotic solutions. A ROS-Industrial component for defining, configuring, and using patterns in industrial robot applications (see pattern_manager ). |
1954 |
Dataspeed | Offer engineered hardware and software tools to researchers and developers working on mobility and robotics solutions. Dataspeed's ADAS Kit (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) provides research and development platform. ROS CAN driver for Dataspeed Drive-by-Wire Kit (see dataspeed_can_driver )54. |
2008 |
Delta Electronics | Manufacture custom power supply solutions for telecommunications, IT, industrial automation, and automotive applications. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )55. |
1994 |
DENSO | Supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for major automakers. ROS drivers (see DENSORobot ). |
1947 |
DF Automation & Robotics | Automation company that designs, manufactures, markets, and maintains Autonomous Mobile Robot56 (AMR) also known as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) for various kinds of industrial and commercial use. ROS drivers (see dfautomation ). |
2012 |
DiDi | Offer a wide range of app-based services across Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa, as well as in Central Asia and Russia, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight and financial services. (see ros_ )[^]. |
2012 |
Diligent Robotics | Create collaborative robots that can learn from humans and have social intelligence, mobile manipulation, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi, a hospital robot assistant that assists clinical employees with administrative work, is the company's first product. The robot uses machine learning for object recognition and grasping, as well as navigation software based on ROS 57. | 2017 |
DJI | Create and produce drone and camera technology for both professional and leisure use. Their aerial and camera stabilization devices completely alter how cameras are placed and moved. ROS packages for DJI onboard SDK (see Onboard-SDK-ROS )58. |
2006 |
Dorabot | Utilize cutting-edge robotics and AI, such as computer vision, motion planning, mobility, and deep learning, to create automated warehouse solutions. ROS drivers (see dorabot ). |
2015 |
Doosan | Build power plants and industrial facilities, machine tools and automation systems, engines, bridges and construction equipment. ROS Drivers for communicating with Doosan robots (see doosan-robotics ). |
2012 |
DreamVu | Develop omni-stereo camera hardware and software platform for unifying human and machine vision. This unoffical package creates a ros2 node which publishes the panoramic images and a point cloud from the DreamVU PAL camera (see ros2_pal_camera_node ). |
2017 |
DroneDeploy | Provider of cloud-control software solutions for drones which include automated flight safety checks, workflows, and real-time mapping and data processing. Support ROS robots that use MAVlink 59. | 2013 |
EasyMile | Provide software powering autonomous vehicles and smart mobility solutions. The software for driverless solutions processes data fed by any platform’s sensor set, analyzes it, and teaches the vehicle how it is supposed to perform. ROS drivers fo EasyMile (see EasyMile ). |
2014 |
Easymov Robotics | Specialized in conception of software and electronics for robotics. Easymov develop solutions to make R&D industrial engineers, robotics researchers and robot builders work easier and help them accelerate their workflow. Sponsor of the ROScon 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 60. | 2015 |
Ekumen | Specializes in providing software, mobile app development, embedded systems, and robotics solutions. ROS drivers (see ekumenlabs ). |
2012 |
Elephant Robotics | Design and production of robotics, development and applications of operating system and intelligent manufacturing services in industry, commerce, education, scientific research, home and etc. myCobot ROS2 package (see mycobot_ros2 ). |
2016 |
Embark Trucks | Develop self-driving truck technology designed for freight and logistic services. ROS drivers (see embarktrucks ). |
2016 |
Emlid | Make RTK GNSS61 receiver Reach, that provides centimeter accuracy for surveying and navigation. Reach comes with an app as a controller. General scheme of ROS incorporated in Emlid Raspberry Pi OS. | 2014 |
Energid | Solve robotics challenges by offering software, products, and service. Robotics software simulates and regulates kinematics and dynamics for many kinds of robotics applications, and its 3D machine vision software allows autonomy. ROS plugins and applications for use with a ROS enabled Energid Actin SDK (see ActinROS )62. |
2001 |
Enova Robotics | Is a company specialized in mobile robot development and robotics R&D projects. Mini lab63 robot the education Robot. The Mini-Lab supports fully ROS packages and naming conventions(see Mini-Lab )64. |
2014 |
eProsima | Provides insight to develop distributed systems recommending the right DDS middleware products and supporting in all the stages of the development. ROS drivers for eProsima middleware (see eProsima )65. |
2005 |
Erthos | Solar power deployment platform. Behind “ErthBot” autonomous robot which cruises over and cleans the solar panels in our solar fields. Leverage ROS in the robot. Seeking for ROS expertise6667 | 2019 |
eSOL | Is a company in the fields of embedded systems and Industrial IoT that seeks to create a safer and better connected society using its innovative computer technologies. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 1975 |
Eyeware | Is an tech provider of eye tracking solutions for webcams and 3D cameras. Eyeware ROS utilities for 3D eye tracking (see eyeware-ros ). |
2016 |
eYs3D Microelectronics, Co. | Is a silicon-centric and AI-enabling solutions provider specializing in computer vision and 3D sensor fusion processing for applications such as robotics and VR/AR systems. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 2016 |
FANUC | Provide automation products and services such as robotics and computer numerical control systems. ROS-Industrial Fanuc meta-package (see fanuc )68. |
1972 |
FarmWise | Provide technology-based services that allow farmers to streamline farm operations and increase food production efficiency. Code for working with images in ROS (see image_common ). |
2016 |
Fieldwork Robotics | Develop selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots operating in non-controllable agricultural environments. Uses machine learning for crop recognition and the ROS Moveit package for robot arm control. | 2016 |
Fixstars Corporation | Provide solutions that harness the high computing performance of multi-core technology. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 23. | 2002 |
Formant | Provide the analytics platform, which presents application data in a single Web-based user interface. Formant’s cloud software enables organizations to monitor robot fleets in real time 69. ROS package contains examples for integrating with the Formant agent in a ROS context (see formant-ros ). |
2017 |
Foxglove | Open source robotics visualization and debugging tool that combines a list of ROS tools (see foxglove ). |
2021 |
Gaia Platform | Create a platform for developing applications for Autonomous Machines. You can integrate multiple system components in a common setting, from machine learning functions to ROS-enabled actuator. And can run it all without the need for constant cloud connectivity. ROS drivers (see gaia-platform ). |
2017 |
Gaitech Robotics | Integrating, distributing, manufacturing and supporting robotics products based on ROS. Promotion and education of ROS in Asia. Working in a Robot Nervous System for robotics research , education and product development within ROS Framework. ROS packages (see gaitech-robotics )41. |
2004 |
Gatik | Develop technology for autonomous light & medium duty trucks for B2B short-haul logistics. It specializes in the fields of artificial intelligence, automotive, and logistics. ROS communications-related packages (see ros_comm ). |
2017 |
Gecko Robotics | Creates Gecko climbing robot which collects and makes useful physical data to protect critical infrastructure. Gecko's robotics team is known to use ROS 2 for localization, mapping, and autonomy capabilities. | 2013 |
Gestalt Robotics | Software and solution provider working at the interface of industrial automation and artificial intelligence. Their cloud navigation is based on microservice architectures. With this, their software and applications are highly modular, scalable, and deployable as a distributed system on Cloud & Edge. ROS custom navigation stack (see navigation ). |
2016 |
Glidewell Laboratories | Manufacture dental implants and tooth replacement systems. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )70. |
1970 |
Globotix | Facilities Management robotics solution focused on delivering customised solutions tailored to the needs of clients. Its unique modular system allows for multiple functionality to be integrated into the same base system whilst providing flexibility for the client to choose the best suite of tools suited to their requirements. Stack is largely built on top of ROS 1, and making use of many of the core packages such as move_base |
2016 |
Greenzie | Develops software for autonomous robotic lawn mowers. Its retrofit hardware kit and cloud-based software for commercial lawn mowers add self-driving to the existing equipment. ROS drivers for Greenzie software (see Greenzie )71. |
2018 |
GreyOrange | Produces software and mobile robotics to modernize order fulfillment and optimize warehouse operations in real time. Their software runs on ROS72, and their robots are in their fourth or fifth generation. | 2012 |
GROOVE X | Develop household robot that inspires real affection. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 73. | 2015 |
GurumNetworks | Is a DDS that supports the robot operating system (ROS2) and provides a GurumDDS Routing Service (RS) optimized for remote communication with the robot. rmw_gurumdds is a implementation of the ROS middleware 74 | 2014 |
Halodi Robotics | Produce humanoid robots. Cracking the code and engineered a safe solution (named EVE). ROS drivers for Halodi Robotics (see Halodi ). |
2015 |
Han's Robot | Manufacturing automation machinery based on ROS. ROS package for Han's Robot (see hans-robot )75. |
2017 |
Harting | Electronic manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of electrical, electronic and optical connection, transmission and networking, as well as in manufacturing, mechatronics and software creation. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )76. |
1945 |
HEBI Robotics | Build intelligent and connected modular building blocks for creating robotic solutions. Offer ROS APIs77 as well ad documentation and examples78. | 2014 |
Hello Robot | Design robots that help people in their homes and workplaces, it features open-source software with both Python and ROS interfaces, extensible and customizable hardware. ROS2-related code for the Stretch RE1 mobile manipulator from Hello Robot Inc (see stretch_ros2 )79. |
2017 |
Honda Research Institute | Research in Artificial Intelligence and intelligent systems. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 73. | 2003 |
Honeybee Robotics | Develop robotics systems for the space industry, includingactuators, drills, and sample collection systems for several Mars missions. ROS packages for interfacing with a NASA cFS system (see roscfs )80. |
1983 |
Hesai Technology | Design laser sensors for robots and self-driving cars. ROS drivers for Hesai Technology sensors (see HesaiTechnology ). |
2014 |
HOPE Technik | Deliver high performance engineering solutions. From creating a laparoscopic robot the size of a fingernail, to having autonomous robots run in global manufacturing plants. | 2006 |
Hokuyo Automatic | Is a developer of optical data transmission devices, photo sensors, auto counters, and automatic doors. A ROS node to provide access to SCIP 2.0-compliant Hokuyo laser range finders (see hokuyo_node ). |
1946 |
Humatics | Create precise location and navigation data in places where these capabilities do not exist today to support multiple use cases in manufacturing, transportation, robotics, surgical, and more.. ROS drivers for the Piksi RTK GPS module (see ethz_piksi_ros ). |
2015 |
Husarion | A tech company which manufactures autonomous mobile robot platforms based on ROS & ROS 2 (see husarion )81. |
2013 |
Husarnet | Peer-to-peer VPN network dedicated for robots, autonomous vehicles and industry 4.0 applications. It provides secure data link between connected devices such as: robots, servers, laptops, cell phones, microcontrollers and more. ROS 2 and DDS Implementation 82 | 2020 |
Hyundai | Automotive manufacturer with various vehicle lineups, brand vision, and global campaigns. ROS packages for Hyundai (see HYUNDAI-Robotics-Autonomous-Engineering ). |
2000 |
IAV | Develop computer app systems for the automotive industry. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )83. |
1983 |
Imandra | Specializes in cloud-scale automated reasoning. Its platform is designed to deliver governance to algorithms84. Imandra ROS (see imandra-ros ). |
2014 |
incubed IT | Offer software solutions to operate autonomous, self-navigating85, and co-operative mobile shuttles. ROS2 Navigation Framework and System (see navigation2 ). |
2011 |
InDro Robotics | Market leader for ROS-guided Autonomous Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and Mobile Robotics solutions. Integrates computational power and payloads onto drones and ground vehicles for ROS-enabled R&D and Commercial use. | 2014 |
Infineon | Offer semiconductor solutions, microcontrollers, LED drivers, sensors and automotive and power management. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )86. |
1999 |
Inertial Labs | Is supplies Inertial Navigation Systems, Orientation Systems, Motion Capture and Military Training Systems. ROS GNSS/INS driver for Inertial Labs positioning systems for the CARMA Platform (see inertiallabs_gnss_driver )87. |
2001 |
Inertial Sense | Provide autonomy-as-a-service for robotics vehicles in outdoor applications. ROS node for InertialSense products (see inertial-sense-ros )[^]. |
2013 |
iniVation | Provide neuromorphic visual systems that offer unprecedented advantages over conventional camera systems. ROS package for iniVation Dynamic Vision System's dv-sdk. (see dv_ros ). |
2015 |
Innok Robotics | Make robots that assist humans in their work. Their robots facilitate the work of their customers and take dangerous work. The Innok Robotics AMR platform offers robots88 for indoor and outdoor jobs. ROS driver for the Innok Heros robot plattform (see innok_heros_driver ). |
2012 |
Innoviz Technologies | Manufacture LiDAR sensors and perception software that enables the mass-production of autonomous vehicles. InnovizPRO control interface support ROS89 drivers. | 2016 |
İnovasyon Mühendislik | Company conducts R&D projects on indoor and outdoor positioning systems, intelligent vehicles, robotics and machine learning. The evarobot is a mobile robot platform. The evarobot software system is written entirely in ROS (see evarobot ). |
2010 |
Intel | Silicon vendor. Create a robotics development environment for autonomous devices, which includes the ROS2 core as well as capability packages such as perception, planning, and control driver. Intel ROS Project to enable the object detection, 2D location, 3D location and tracking with GPU and Intel RealSense camera under ROS framework (see intel )90. |
1968 |
Intermodalics | Employs experts in the development of mathematical software and robotics. The business offers support for software for robot communication and control, artificial intelligence, and 2D and 3D machine vision. ROS drivers for Intermodalics (see Intermodalics ). |
2010 |
iRobot | Design and builds consumer robots, include mapping and navigation systems. Launched educational robot platform that support for ROS 2 91 | 1990 |
Iron Ox | Utilizan robots e inteligencia artificial para el control de plantaciones. Mediante la interfaz ROS controlan LEDS, vision cameras y Cartographer, is a system that provides real-time simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) in 2D and 3D across multiple platforms and sensor configurations. ROS drivers for Iron Ox (see iron-ox )92. |
2015 |
ISID | Is an IT service management company that provides private computer time-sharing service. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 23. | 1975 |
IVEX | Develop safety co-pilot for autonomous cars. The company offers a cloud-based platform for developers to get information about their system. ROS drivers (see IVEX-AI ). |
2018 |
iXblue | Offer advanced navigation, photonics and maritime autonomy solutions. ROS driver for iXblue inertial sensors supporting StdBin protocol (see ixblue_ins_stdbin_driver ). |
1998 |
Johnson & Johnson | Develop medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer packaged goods. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )93. |
1886 |
John Deere | Manufacture agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )94. |
1837 |
KAWADA ROBOTICS CORPORATION | Develop humanoid robots that work with people. Nextage95 is an industrial robot that is highly versatile robot that works while recognizing the surrounding environment and the target of operation, and can flexibly respond to high-mix, variable-volume production. ROS-OpenRTM-based robot controller software for dual-armed robot Nextage (see rtmros_nextage ). |
2013 |
KEBA Group | Work on new developments and industry solutions for industrial qutomation, banking and service automation and energy automation. keba integrates the ROS96 framework (see ros_ )[^]. |
1968 |
Kinova Robotics | Design and manufacture robotics platforms and components that empowers people with disabilities to push beyond their current limitations. ROS packages for Jaco297 and Mico robotic arms (see kinova-ros ). |
2006 |
Kittyhawk | Construct a remotely piloted, electric single-person aircraft. With the intention of creating air taxis. ROS driver for Swift Navigation SBP devices (see swiftnav_ros ). |
2010 |
Kiwibot | Offer food delivery with robots for campus colleges. ROS Drivers for communicating with Kiwibot robots (see kiwicampus ). |
2017 |
Kopernikus Automotive | Develop automated valet parking technology98, which describes an autonomous driving solution. Pure Rust implementation of a ROS client library (see rosrust ). |
2016 |
Kudan | Provides artificial perception technologies based on SLAM, to use in autonomous driving, robotics, AR/VR and smart cities. Turtlebot running ROS with 2D LiDAR, and added Kudan SLAM as a ROS navigation module 99. | 2010 |
KUKA | Is a manufacturer of robotic systems, offering a wide range of industrial robots and robot systems. ROS-Industrial KUKA support (see kuka ). |
1898 |
Kyocera | Supply industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers and mobile phones. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )100. |
1959 |
Lanner | Hardware provider with design, engineering, and manufacturing services for advanced network appliances, ruggedized in-vehicle, industrial computers, power substation computers and edge AI appliances. Offers ROS 2 support through third party solutions in their embedded devices101. Also leverages ROS 2 hardware acceleration solutions. | 1978 |
Lely | Create products for the agricultural sector. From milking robots, care products and automated feeding systems to barn cleaners. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )102. |
1948 |
Leo Rover | Is an open-source project that provides developers the tools they need to accelerate the process of building. Leo Rover is an outdoor Robotics Development Kit. ROS packages for Leo Rover (see leo_common ). |
2016 |
LexxPluss | Design robots for logistics warehouses. Provide a robot that utilize autonomous driving mode and a guided driving. ROS driver for Locus Robotics robots (see LexxPluss ). |
2020 |
LG (SVL Simulator) | Simulation platform used for autonomous vehicle and robotic system development. ROS/ROS2 Multi-robot Simulator for Autonomous Vehicles (see simulator )103. |
2018 |
LionsBot International | Create cleaning robots as a service for commercial, industrial, and public spaces. Mohan Rajesh Elara, from Lionsbot presented the talk on 'The Rise of ROS Powered Maintenance Robots' during the ROS-Industrial Asia Pacific 104. | 2018 |
Livox LiDAR | Provide high-reliability LiDAR products that are high performance, low cost and ready to be put around the world. Livox device driver under Ros2, support Lidar Mid-40, Mid-70, Tele-15, Horizon, Avia (see livox_ros2_driver ). |
2016 |
Locus Robotics | Build autonomous mobile robots that work with hardware and software infrastructure to convert source code into executable packages that can be deployed to the robots from the cloud. ROS driver for Locus Robotics robots (see locusrobotics ). |
2014 |
Luminar Technologies | Is an autonomous vehicle and lidar technology company for passenger cars, commercial trucking and robo-taxi. ROS drivers for Luminar (see luminartech ). |
2012 |
LuxAI | Robotic solutions for education, health-care and entertainment. Their mission is to make robots that work improving the health and education of people. Repository contains the LuxAI QTrobot105 open-source softwares and the relevant ROS messages (see software ). |
2016 |
Luxonis | Develops human-Level perception in embedded systems with permissive open-source MIT-licensed hardware, software, and AI-training. ROS Drivers for DepthAI software DepthAI (see luxonis ). |
2018 |
Magazino GmbH | Creates and constructs mobile, perception-controlled robots for intralogistics. Individual objects can be located using 2D and 3D cameras and identified on the shelf using Magazinos technology. This technology was created with warehouses in mind. ROS Drivers for communicating with Magazino robots (see magazino )106. |
2014 |
Magna International | Mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )107. |
1957 |
Mamezou Co | Offer computerization and optimization of IoT systems in the business and AI area. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 23. | 2000 |
Mammotion Tech | Offers new-generation electric autonomous robotic lawn mowers for parks, gardens, agriculture and forestry. Inheriting AgileX Robotics’ robotics chassis-based hardware and algorithm technology. | 2022 |
Marvelmind Robotics | Is an autonomous robotics company. They design, manufacture and sell autonomous robots and robotic systems for logistics, factory automation and research. ROS drivers for Marvelmind Robotics (see MarvelmindRobotics ). |
2005 |
MathWorks | Develop mathematical computing software. ROS Toolbox provides an interface connecting MATLAB (used for mathematical calculations) and Simulink (modeling and simulating complex systems) with the ROS and ROS 2, enabling to create a network of ROS nodes. This project relies on ROS Toolbox functionality (see Message-De-Serializer-for-ROS )108. |
1984 |
Maxon | Develop and build high precision electric drive systems. In addition, they also work in different industries: medical technology, industrial automation, mobility solutions, and aerospace. ROS package for MAXON motor and EPOS driver (see maxon_epos_ros ). |
1961 |
Mech-Mind Robotics | Is dedicated to giving intelligence to industrial robots. ROS interface for Mech-Eye cameras (see mecheye_ros_interface ). |
2016 |
Merlin Systems | Design and develop of Process Control and Management Systems. The Merlin MiabotPRO is a small autonomous mobile robot, has an onboard firmware API with PID and full feature access via simple ASCII interface, making control of the robot from any programming language. ROS Merlin Miabot Pro Robot Driver (see ROSMiabotDriver ). |
1984 |
Microchip | Silicon vendor. Embedded control solutions. Well known for microcontrollers and FPGA solutions. PolarFire SoC family. | 1989 |
Microsoft | Software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )109. |
1975 |
Milvus Robotics | Offer Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). SEIT110 robots move materials with no human intervention required. ROS Drivers for communicating with Milvus Robotics products (see milvusrobotics ). |
2011 |
Mission Robotics | Building ROS 2-based observation and inspection ROVs and AUVs (focused on marine platforms) for enterprise and academic users111. They also offer consulting services around robotics and ROS 2/DDS 112. | 2020 |
Mitsubishi Electric | Manufacture and sell electric and electronic equipment used in various systems and appliances. Mitsubishi supports ROS functions 113. | 1921 |
Mobile Industrial Robots | Produce and develop mobile autonomous robots for industry and manufacturing companies. Robot communication systems are built on ROS. They employ the drivers for scanners and camera systems. ROS support for the MiR Robots. This is a community project to use the MiR Robots with ROS (see mir_robot ). |
2013 |
Motiv Space Systems | Provider of advanced robotic systems for research, industrial applications, disaster relief, defense, and extreme environments. Installation and user instructions for all Motiv ROS Software. | 2014 |
MoviĜo Robotics | Specialize in developing, delivering and implementing AGV industry 4.0 solutions. They offer ROS114 Development and complete data integration services with existing back-office and database systems. | 2018 |
MOV.AI | A Robotics Engine platform based on ROS and packaged in intuitive web based interface. It contains everything needed to build, deploy and operate intelligent robots. The IDE that brings visualization and structure to ROS (see movai-flow )115. |
2016 |
Mujin US | Develop automation solutions for industrial robots to simplify factory and logistics automation and increase worldwide productivity. ROS-Industrial motoman meta-package. (see motoman ). |
2021 |
Naïo Technologies | Develop autonomous robot for agriculture in close collaboration with farmers. Ted, the first robot dedicated to vineyards. CanOpen-to-ROS bridge (see kacanopen ). |
2011 |
Nature Robots | Nature Robots promotes regenerative and ecological agriculture through AI and robotics by supporting perennial and diverse farming systems through innovative software and hardware solutions. Maintaining the software stack for navigation on meshes (see mesh_navigation and mesh_tools ). |
2022 |
NCS Group | Provide services and solutions in consulting, digital, technology and cybersecurity. Robotmanager is a product developed by NCS Robotics, provides a highly extensible approach that allows robot vendors and developers to easily integrate 3rd-party business apps and support more A.I. capabilities.Sponsor of the ROScon. | 1981 |
Nerian Vision | Manufacturer of 3D depth sensors for robotics, automation, surveillance and other industries. ROS driver for Nerian Vision sensors (see nerian-vision ). |
2015 |
NEUROMEKA | Specializes in robot technology and creates a robot platform business for manufacturing companies. ROS drivers for NEUROMEKA robots (see neuromeka-robotics ). |
2013 |
Neobotix GmbH | Design, develop and manufacture mobile robot, robot arms and omnidirectional robots, with full ROS support can support industrial requirements. ROS and ROS-2 packages (see neobotix )116. |
2010 |
Niryo | Design industrial robotic solutions composed of robot arms, vision, artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The Ned2117, 6-axis collaborative robot designed for Education. Ned ros stack (see ned_ros ). |
2016 |
nLink mobile robotics | Developing mobile robotic systems. Helps to realize robotics visions, and robotize repetitive and dangerous job tasks. With his Cloud Robotics Software help robots fleet to stay synchronized and productive at all times 118. | 2012 |
Nokia Bell Labs | Is the industrial research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 1925 |
NOKOV Motion Capture | Company focused on optical 3D motion capture system in researching, developing, manufacturing and relative technical services. ROS nodes for working with the Nokov motion capture system (see mocap_nokov ). |
2015 |
NTT Disruption | NTT Disruption is an information technology company dedicated to technical support and enterprise software design. They are known to purchase the social robot Jibo's IP119 and to use ROS to program it for various demonstrators and healthcare applications | 2019 |
NVIDIA | Silicon vendor. High-performance GPU-based computing including CPU and GPU solutions. Jetson family of products. | 1993 |
NXROBO | Build China's largest ROS community "Spark Plan", dedicated to the research and development of ROS commercial-grade product technology and empowering education. Its core business is to provide AI & The overall solution for robotic labs and practical courses. The ROS wrapper of Sparks's driver plus various ROS applications (see spark )[^]. |
2015 |
NXTGEN Robotics | Robotics and Data Intelligence company. Offers different robotic control solutions like Robotic Autonomous Navigation, Robotic Vision and Perception Systems, Motion Control, Obstacle Avoidance and 3D Mapping. ROS drivers for NXTGEN Robotics (see NXTGEN-Robotics ). |
2019 |
Object Computing | Deliver software solutions that accelerate business outcomes. Sponsor of the ROScon 2020. ROSCon is a developers conference 120. | 1993 |
Oceaneering | Design logistic solutions based on autonomous mobile robot technology. ROS drivers for the Piksi RTK GPS module (see ethz_piksi_ros ). |
1964 |
OMRON Group | Manufacture and sale automation components, equipment and systems. ROS Packages for Omron Mobile Robot (see Omron_LD_ROS_Package ). |
1933 |
Open Robotics | Open software and hardware platforms for robotics. Maintainers of ROS, Gazebo and Open-RMF. | 2012 |
Orbital Composites | 3D printing robots for on-orbit manufacturing of advanced materials. Flexible and modular systems utilize ROS and ROS2 for the planning and control of collaborative multi-agent systems. Orbital is an official system partner of KUKA and is driving forward support for KUKA robots in ROS Industrial. | 2015 |
Ouster | Build digital lidar sensors and perception tools for robots. ROS is used as the middleware, providing inter-process communication between the software components as well as robot-specific libraries and visualizers. This repository contains Ouster SDK source code to connect ouster sensors, reading and visualizing data, and interfacing with ROS. (see ouster_example ). |
2015 |
PAL Robotics | Design, craft and customize humanoid and mobile robots, and modular robotic parts that adjust to people’s needs, enabled with ROS framework. Software package and ROS wrappers (see pal-robotics )121. |
2004 |
Panasonic | Manufacture and sell various electronic and electric products. Panasonic Industry fields electronic and industrial devices for industry, telecommunications, and automobiles. ROS-driver for a Panasonic robot (see panasonic )122. |
1918 |
Parrot | Leading European group in the drones industry. Various aerial solutions for commercial and professional applications which offer various ROS connectors and integrations (e.g. see slamdunk_ros )123. |
1994 |
Pepperl+Fuchs Group | Manufacture electronic sensors, safety and explosion protection technology. Pepperl+Fuchs R2000 Driver (see pepperl_fuchs )124. |
1945 |
PerceptIn | Provide the all-in-one perception, insight, and intelligence solutions for robots and autonomous driving. This package lets you use the Ironsides visual inertial computing module with ROS. (see IRONSIDES ). |
2016 |
PROPHESEE | Is the inventor of the most advanced neuromorphic vision systems 125. ROS driver for Prophesee event-based sensors (see prophesee_ros_wrapper )[^]. |
2014 |
Photoneo | Provide robotic vision and intelligence. Based on a patented 3D technology, Photoneo develop highest-resolution and highest-accuracy 3D camera (Phoxi). ROS Package for PhoXi Scanner/Camera. (see phoxi_camera ). |
2013 |
PI (Physik Instrumente) | Provide hardware and software interfaces for the application environment. Develop and produce robots with combinations of different axes. Hexapods provide motion in six degrees of freedom. ROS driver for PI-Hexapods (see PI_ROS_Driver ). |
1970 |
Piaggio Fast Forward | Build semi-autonomous self driving mobility platforms 126. ROS driver for the Roboclaw127 motor controllers (see roboclaw_ros ). |
2015 |
PickNik Robotics | Create, integrate, patch, or provide training for robotic applications. Particulary in ROS (see PickNikRobotics ), using a open robotics software platform to help companies to reduce risks, development time and costsassociated with robotic applications. |
2015 |
Pilz | Develop and sell products, systems and services for safe automation including sensors128, safety relays129, control130 systems and drives131. The pilz_robots packages provide ROS (see PilzDE ) support for controlling the Pilz manipulator module PRBT (see pilz_robots ) and include robot description and launch files. |
1948 |
PIX Moving | Offers one-stop solution with self-driving software and hardware stack, from drive-by-wire chassis, batch customization manufacturing of vehicles to self-driving software integration. ROS Drivers for PIX Moving robots132 (see pixmoving-moveit ). |
2017 |
Plus One Robotics | Builds robot perception software and solutions. They give robots the eye-hand coordination to pick and place objects in the warehouses and distribution centers using 3D and AI-powered perception. ROS communications-related packages, core client libraries (roscpp, rospy, roslisp) and graph introspection tools (rostopic, rosnode, rosservice, rosparam) (see ros_comm )133. |
2016 |
Point One Navigation | Provide pecise location as a service, is tailored for autonomous systems including self driving vehicles, commercial drones and other robotic applications where localization is required. ROS drivers for GNSS receiver (see septentrio_gnss_driver ). |
2016 |
PPM Robotics AS | Develop solutions within the field of advanced, highly-flexible industrial robot systems. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )134. |
2000 |
Process Champ | Develop AI software solutions for positional alignment, machinery guidance, autonomous inspection and quality reporting, predictive failure analysis, and digital twin process optimization. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )135. |
2016 |
PushCorp | Manufacture robotic material removal end-of-arm tooling. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )136. |
1993 |
qbrobotics | Produce actuators, devices and systems for soft robotics as robotic hands, handles, delta robots and VSA. ROS package for SoftHand device (see ROS-SoftHand )137. |
2011 |
QuadSat | Supply airborne antenna testing solutions. QuadSAT system combines advanced drone technology with a custom RF pointing payload. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )138. |
2014 |
Qualcomm | Silicon vendor. Their robotics platform offer compact connectivity-oriented (Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, 5G) high-performance (CPU, GPU, DSP) solutions. | 1985 |
Quanergy | Develop solid state sensors used to offer smart sensing services for self-driving cars. ROS driver wrapping the QuanergyClient library to produce ROS cloud messages from Quanergy sensors. (see quanergy_client_ros )[^]. |
2012 |
Rainbow Robotics | Is engaged in the development and production of robots. ROS Wrapper for the RB5 Robotic Arm. Contains the program to interface with the robot as well as the ROS nodes to control with ROS (see rb5-ros-wrapper ). |
2011 |
Rapyuta Robotics | Builds cloud 139 robotics solutions. Rapyuta Robotics’ platform makes it easier for businesses to deploy robotics solutions. By integrating robot hardware, software, sensor data, and applications in the cloud. ROS Drivers for cloud and different robotics solutions140 (see rapyuta-robotics ). |
2014 |
Realtime Robotics | Invent a specialized processor for generating safe robot motion plans in micro-seconds, enabling robots to function in unstructured, collaborative work-spaces, reacting to other motions as soon as they are perceived. ROS drivers (see RealtimeRobotics ). |
2016 |
Relay Robotics | Supplier of autonomous service robots that work with humans. ROS communications-related packages, including core client libraries and graph introspection tools (see ros_comm ). Their job offers also hint the use of ROS141. |
2013 |
Renesas Electronics | Provide semiconductor solutions, including microcontrollers, SoC solutions, and analog and power devices. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 23. | 2002 |
RevoAI | Tools, software components and services to validate and guarantee the overall safety performance of autonomous systems and robots. They use ROS on customer projects. | 2021 |
RIOS Intelligent Machines | Create automated robotic workcells powered by AI for factories. Robotics and AI can be used to transform labor-intensive workplaces into smart factories. | 2018 |
Roboception GmbH | Develop software and hardware products for real-time perception and localisation of robotic systems142. ROS interface for the Roboception rc_visard 3D sensor (see rc_visard_ros ). |
2015 |
RoboSense | Is an environment perception solutions provider of autonomous driving LiDAR. RoboSense LiDAR SDK for ROS & ROS2 (see rslidar_sdk ). |
2014 |
Robotec.AI | Develops high-tech solutions for automated and connected vehicles. Support in applying ROS and ROS2 middleware to develop robotic applications. Make LIDARs-based modules for localization, perception and motion planning. A ROS/ROS2 Multi-robot Simulator for Autonomous Vehicles (see simulator ), more ROS Drivers (see RobotecAI ). |
2019 |
Robotican | Develop cutting-edge robotics technology systems. Offer modular robotics systems for research applications, solutions building robotics and mechatronics systems. ROS Drivers for communicating with Robotican products (see robotican ). |
2011 |
Robotiq | Manufacture flexible, plug & play robotic grippers and sensors. Robotiq ROS packages (see robotiq ). |
2008 |
ROBOTIS | Developer of smart servos, industrial actuators, manipulators, open-source humanoid platforms, and educational robotic kits, like the Turtlebot3 (see turtlebot3 ). The ROS packages for the different robots (see ROBOTIS-GIT ). |
1999 |
Robotnik | Manufacturer of service robots built with ROS. They design mobile robots, UGVs, and other mobile robots for industrial and logistics applications. ROS Drivers for collaborative robots (see RobotnikAutomation ). |
2002 |
Rover Robotics | Make robotics hardware ready for research and development, compatible with ROS143 and cutting edge computers from NVIDIA and ADLINK. ROS Drivers for communicating with Rover Robotics products(see RoverRobotics )[^]. |
2018 |
RT Corporation | Is a robotics research company which has developed products such as robot humanoid, robot arm and a basic robot kit for learning and education. The company also indulges in developing custom service robots, PCB developing machines and AI for robots. ROS drivers for RT products144 (see rt-net ). |
2005 |
RTI | Provides the real-time communications platform for the IoT. RTI Connext DDS 145 allows devices to intelligently share information and work together as one integrated system. Docker images for ROS 2 development with RTI Connext DDS (see rticonnextdds-ros2-docker ). |
1991 |
RUVU | Helps robot OEMs and integrators develop useful robot applications by providing software and integration services. Offers software for localization, navigation, and environment perception. ROS Navigation stack (see navigation ). |
2017 |
SAGA ROBOTICS | Develop autonomous robots capable of performing a wide variety of agricultural operations. Thorvald platform is a multi-functional robot,iIt can be used for autonomous tasks around the farm or vineyard. ROS drivers for SAGA ROBOTICS(see SAGARobotics ). |
2016 |
Sastra Robotics | Build Robotic solutions for human-like automated functional testing of real physical devices. Since 2013, our products are being used by OEM’s/TIER-1’s and Service Providers to expedite test cycles and reduce the time-to-market for their products. ROS packages of SR-SCARA-HX Manipulator (see sr_scara_hx_ros ). |
2013 |
SBG Systems | Provide inertial sensors146 that use ROS package. ROS 2 driver for SBG Systems IMU/AHRS/INS units such as ELLIPSE or QUANTA (see sbg_ros2_driver )147. |
2007 |
Schaeffler | Automotive and industrial supplier. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )148. |
1975 |
SCHUNK | Develop clamping technology149 and gripping systems150. ROS Buildfarm for SCHUNK modular robots (see schunk_modular_robotics ). |
1945 |
SEC Co. | Provide real-time software and solutions in the social and public fields and cutting-edge fields. Sponsor of the ROScon 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 16. | 1970 |
Seed Robotics | Develop humanoid robots and assorted technologies such as robotic hands and machine learning. ROS Package for Seed Robotics' FTS and SINGLEX tactile sensors (see ros_fts ). |
2015 |
Segway Robotics | Develope first Robotic Mobile Platform (RMP) product line. Company has been continuously developing, and marketing robotic products. Its wide product lineup including the self-balancing robot Loomo, restaurant service robot, indoor delivery robot, outdoor delivery robot. ROS package for interfacing with Segway's RMP{50,100,200,400} series robotic platforms (see segway_rmp ). |
2001 |
Seoul Robotics | Build deep learning based Lidar151 perception module for self-driving cars and robots. ROS drivers for Seoul Robotics(see seoulrobotics )[^]. |
2017 |
Septentrio | Design and manufacture high-precision OEM GNSS receivers and surveying/GIS equipment. Used by prominent dredging, UAV and agricultural companies. ROS 1 & 2 driver for Septentrio GNSS & INS receivers (see septentrio_gnss_driver ). |
2000 |
SEQSENSE Inc | Autonomous mobile robot and solution provider in Japan. Applying an original laser sensor technology, manufacturing and business development of new service robots. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2021. ROSCon is a developers conference 152. | 2016 |
Sevensense Robotics | Accelerate robotics industry by enabling robots to safely and autonomously navigate. Alphasense Position153 is a multi-camera, industrial grade, Visual-SLAM-in-a-box solution for mobile robots. Source code of the ACP-ROS bridge for Alphasense Position (see alphasense_acp_bridge ). |
2018 |
Shadow Robot | Desing and manufacture anthropomorphic robot hands154. Shadow Robot’s humanoid hands are ROS programmable off the shelf. Drivers and controllers for Shadow Robot's EtherCAT Hand (see shadow-robot ). |
1987 |
Shenzhen EAI Technology | Supply LiDAR sensors as well as intelligent robot mobile solution provider. Together with optimized robot mobile solution for autonomous mapping, real-time positioning, planning navigation, and automatic obstacle avoidance, EAI products has been widely used on service robots, robot vacuums, AGV, warehouse robots for commercial application, research and education. Ydlidar driver package under ros (see ydlidar_ros_driver ). |
2015 |
SICK Sensor Intelligence | Provides sensor intelligence and application solutions that create the basis for controlling processes securely. Use ROS2 Driver to read the raw data from the SICK Scanners. Sick_scan is an open-source project to support the laser scanner of the company SICK using the ROS-framework (see sick_scan )155. |
1946 |
Siemens | Is an engineering and electronics company that specializes in the fields of industry, energy, transportation, and healthcare. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )156. |
1847 |
Simbe Robotics | Builds automation solutions for the retail industry. Simbe’s first product, Tally, is the world’s first fully autonomous shelf auditing and analytics solution. ROS Wrapper for Intel® RealSense™ Devices (see realsense-ros ). |
2014 |
SLAMcore | Provide location, mapping and perception software for robots and other autonomous machines to become spatially intelligent. ROS dockers for SLAMcore (see slamcore ). |
2016 |
SNCF | Is a travel and logistic service provider company. SNCF runs and manages SNCF voyage. Sponsor of the ROScon 2019. ROSCon is a developers conference 60. | 1938 |
SoftBank Robotics | Create robots and explores and commercializes the robotic solutions. Pepper157 is social humanoid robot able to recognize faces and basic human emotions. Robot uses NaoQI framework, we can use naoqi_driver ROS driver that is common for Nao158, Pepper, and Romeo. | 2005 |
Sony | Develop and manufacture audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Known to use ROS and ROS 2 in their latest robotics products (Aibo159 and Airpeak S1160). Sponsor of the ROScon across multiple years. | 1946 |
SOSLAB | Manufacture LiDAR sensor products. ML(Mobility LiDAR) is a solid-state scanning type with no mechanical moving components. GL essential 2D LiDAR for industrial robots and factory automation. ROS drivers for GL (see ros_ )[^]. |
2016 |
Southwest Research Institute | Develop automation and robotics solutions. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has used the ROS to develop complex intelligent systems. SwRI has leveraged ROS applications in the areas of: Industrial Robotics & Automation161, Robotics Research & Development162, ROS-Industrial163 and Automated Driving Systems & UGVs164. (see swri-robotics )165. ROS drivers |
1947 |
Sphero | Platform for robotic education that combines robots and digital technology. You may develop your programming skills, computational thinking, and problem-solving abilities with the Sphero four coding robots. Sphero packages for ROS Kinetic (see Sphero-ROS ). |
2010 |
Spirit Aerosystems | Manufacture component parts and assemblies for commercial aircraft. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )166. |
2005 |
Starship Technologies | Is a robotics company building fleets of self-driving delivery robots designed to deliver goods. C++ ROS bag reader (see bag_rdr ). |
2014 |
Stogl Robotics | Is the consulting and engineering services company specialized on Robot Control, software and hardware integration, and use of ROS and ROS2. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )167. |
2021 |
ST Robotics | Manufacture bench top robots. Their most popular products are the robotic arms168,ROS package providing moveit support for the ST Robotics arms, including controller configuration (see ST-ROBOTICS ). |
1986 |
Sundance Multiprocessor Technology | Provide embedded signal processing solutions. Sponsor of the ROScon 2020. ROSCon is a developers conference 120. | 1989 |
Svenzva Robotics | Specializes in design the hardware and software to power high-performance robotics. This broader accessibility facilitates rapid development towards robotic manipulation and automation. the premier product, Revel169, is a robotic manipulator. ROS Drivers for the svenzva arm product line (see svenzva_ros ). |
2017 |
Swift Navigation | Offer hardware and software that makes GPS positioning technology available for autonomous vehicle and device guidance. ROS drivers for Swift Navigation (see swift-nav ). |
2012 |
Synapticon | Provide drives for decentralized system topologies as well as unrivaled options for integrating drives into motion axes. EtherCAT ROS support based on IgH Master and Motorcortex (see ros_ethercat_igh )170. |
2012 |
SyncBotic | Provides software-defined synchronization robot components and makes rugged robot controllers and research & education robot platforms that run ROS and ROS 2. | 2021 |
Systems Engineering Consultants Co., LTD. | Specialist in real-time technology company that contribute to the safety and development of the networked society and strategic focus on network-based real-time services.. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )138. |
1970 |
Tangram Vision | Helps perception teams accelerate development of critical foundations like calibration, fusion, and sensor multiplexing. It can be used with service robots, industrial robots, drones, industrial automation, products with embedded vision. Drivers for reading ROS bag files (see rosbag-rs ). |
2020 |
TechnoYantra | Developing robotic technologies using ROS for various applications like mapping. navigation, SLAM, image processing, etc... TortoiseBot is an ROS-based open-sourced mobile robot applications (see tortoisebot ). |
2020 |
TechMagic | Integrates technologies such as machine learning of artificial intelligence with hardware to make robots intelligent that solve problems in the food industry. Repositories that provides ROS support (see TechMagicKK ). |
2018 |
TelemeThing | Create components for an autonomous drone robotics platform for applications focusing on autonomous navigation, searching, tracking, and visualization. There are three platforms involved: Onboard, Ground Station, and HoloLens. ROS drivers for drone control and playloads (see telemething ). |
2018 |
TDS Technology | Is an industrial automation company for the factory, marine, pharmaceutical, oil, and gas industries. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )171. |
1996 |
TerraClear | Manufacturing of automation machinery172, an automated agricultural implement that clears rocks out of fields. Integrate aerial sensing, machine vision, high-accuracy GPS, and advanced robotics solution. URDF model for Gazebo integrated with ROS (see rosbot_description ). |
2017 |
Texas Instruments | Silicon vendor. Analog and embedded silicon technologies to build robots (microcontrollers, servo drive controllers, power management). | 1930 |
The Construct | Provider of both a platform and online robotics training courses around ROS and ROS 2 to grow your robotics skills. | 2015 |
TIER IV | Building autonomous-driving cars with ROS and Autoware173. Provides solutions for the commercialization of autonomous vehicles based on the Autoware software. Extension commands for rosbag in ROS 2 (see ros2bag_extensions ). |
2015 |
TinyMobileRobots | Specializes in high-precision outdoor robots that perform marking and stake-out. Combine advanced robotics software with artificial intelligence and high-precision technologies from the land surveying industry to make robots. Code for testing a mobile robot using ROS (see Frobit-Simple-Code-Snippets ). |
2015 |
TIS inc. | Offers solutions to improve urban management, help by robots and AI. Sponsor of the ROScon JP 2018. ROSCon is a developers conference 73. | 1971 |
TokyoRobotics | Create humanoid robots and robotic applications. Torobo is a robot developed to accelerate research into industrial applications of full-body humanoid robots174. The robots software is based on ROS (see toroboeye_ros )175. |
2015 |
Toposens | Build robust and low-cost near-field 3D ultrasonic vision technology for robotics and autonomous vehicles. Custom ROS packages for prototyping with Toposens 3D ultrasound sensors. (see ros-packages )176. |
2015 |
Torc Robotics | Provide end-to-end self-driving177 software for mobility, trucking, mining, and defense markets. Mapping and localization engineer for Torc Robotics(see karanvivekbhargava )178. |
2005 |
Tormach | Manufacture engineering products including CNC mills, routers, grinders, lathes and CNC accessories. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )179. |
2001 |
Toyota Research Institute | Use artificial intelligence to make automobiles safer. By using ROS, to design the software of the robots and Gazebo for simulation tests. | 2016 |
Toyota Woven Planet | Group formed to expand and improve operations of Toyota Research Institute for the purpose of developing innovative products that will enable its vision, "Mobility to Love, Safety to Live”. Uses ROS 2 forks to develop autonomous platforms180181182 | 2021 |
TRACLabs | Develop control software, human-robot interfaces, electronic procedure systems, on-board satellite autonomous planning and execution solutions, and other solutions in the field of robotics and automation. Sponsor of the ROScon 2020. ROSCon is a developers conference 120. ROS drivers for TRACLabs (see traclabs ) |
1994 |
Traversal Robotics | We are developing perception algorithms to uncover latent capacity from industrial workflows. We’re increasing the operational visibility of industrial processes by performing machine learning on heterogeneous operational data, including data captured from robots. ROS is used in our Research and Development efforts. | 2021 |
Trend Micro | Create a secure environment for companies and individuals to exchange digital information with Internet content security and threat management solutions. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )183. |
1988 |
Trimble | Develop positioning technology solutions for surveying, construction, agriculture, public safety and mapping purposes. An NMEA-based ROS driver for the Trimble BD960 GPS (see ros-trimble-bd960 )184. |
1978 |
Trossen Robotics | Focus on research and educational robotics who specializes in robotic manipulators / arms185. ROS Packages for Trossen robotics products (see interbotix ). |
2005 |
Tsuk Arm Robotics | Develop technologies such as robot arms (xArm), robot vision, and IoT (Edge Computing), starting from the technology of "grabbing" objects with a robot arm. xARm users can extend their functions by providing SDKs for ROS 186. | 2021 |
TuSimple | Is a self-driving truck company developing technology that allows them to drive from depot-to-depot without human intervention. ROS drivers for TuSimple product (see TuSimple ). |
2015 |
T-Systems International GmbH | Provide system security to manage the data in a big data analysis method. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )187. |
2000 |
Vecna Robotics | Create and commercialize health care solutions in the areas of robotics, patient safety, infection control, and patient self-service. Enhancing the efforts of hospital infection preventionists is the goal of Vecna's QC PathFinder infection control software. The Battlefield Extraction Assist Robot (BEAR), a humanoid robot with the ability to lift people, was developed to help remove injured soldiers from the battlefield. | 1998 |
VectorNav | Specializes in manufacturing high-performance navigation and inertial sensors. ROS Interface for the VectorNav IMU/GPS (see vectornav ). |
2008 |
Velodyne Lidar | Provide lidar solutions for autonomous vehicles, driver assistance, delivery solutions, robotics, industrial, infrastructure, navigation, mapping, and more. ROS support for Velodyne 3D LIDARs (see velodyne ). |
2007 |
Vicarious | Is a firm that develops general intelligence for robots using artificial intelligence and the computational principles of the brain188. Wrappers, tools and additional API's for using ROS with the Gazebo simulator (see gazebo_ros_pkgs ). |
2010 |
Volvo Group | Manufacture trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )189. |
1927 |
UBC AgroBot | The company hopes to help accelerate the implementation of automation and robotics in farming. Design a autonomous robot capable of traversing crop rows and performing targeted weed extermination, fertilization and collecting crop data. Incorporate ROS190 for communication between subsystems. | 2018 |
Ubiquity Robotics | Build platforms with mobility, navigation, power and compute working. The most popular robot is Magni191, it is compatible with ROS (see magni_robot ). |
2016 |
Udacity | Develop an online learning platform offering programs in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics sector. ROS package for Udacity (see udacity ). |
2011 |
UFACTORY | Develop and manufacture robotics systems. Focus on creating robotic arms. ROS Drivers for communicating with UFACTORY robotics arms (see uArm-Developer ). |
2013 |
Unitree | Focus on the development, production and sales of high-performance quadruped robots192. The company develop robot core components, motion control, robot perception, etc. ROS simulation packages for Unitree robots (see unitree_ros ). |
2016 |
Universal Robots | Develop and sell industrial robots that automate industrial processes. The ROS driver works with all UR cobots that come with a CB3 or UR series. Hosts drivers for usage with the ROS (see UniversalRobots )193 for CB3 and e-Series where RTDE is available. |
2005 |
Unity | Experimentation platform that create and model highly customizable real-world situations for robot design and simulations. This is a central repository for tools, tutorials, resources, and documentation about ROS in Unity (see Unity-Robotics-Hub )194. |
2004 |
Unlimited Robotics | Company trying to simplify robotic programming for developers using Gary, a pseudo-humanoid multi-functional robot. Their open source code195 hints they leverage ROS under the hood. | 2021 |
UVify | Is a developer and manufacturer of high-performance drones, autonomous technologies, and related hardware and software. ROS drivers for UVify (see uvify ). |
2014 |
Waymo | Is an autonomous driving technology company. Improves transportation by building software and sensor technology. ROS package to connect Waymo open dataset to ROS (see waymo_ros ). |
2009 |
WeGo-Robotics | Company building solutions using ROS and doing system integration with it for labs, as well as Proof of Concepts. System integration using MoveIt for controlling Manipulator or Navigation Stack for controlling Mobile Robot or both for Mobile Manipulator. Mainly based on ROS , but started to support ROS2 . (2022) (see WeGo-Robotics ). |
2016 |
Weston Robot | Develop integrated robotics solutions. The company's products include exoskeletons, outdoor robots, robotic arms and hands, warehousing and logistics robots. ROS drivers (see westonrobot ). |
2019 |
WHILL | Design and create personal mobility products. The robots' software is based on ROS 196. A ROS package is available for R&D purposes (see ros_whill )197. |
2012 |
Wonik Robotics | Provide software and hardware solutions for the robotics research, development and educational communities. Their products include system modeling tools, a real-time dynamics simulator and robotics software SDKs, as well as robotic manipulator arms, hands198 and mobile platforms. ROS package to control the SimLab Allegro Hand (see allegro-hand-ros )198. |
2004 |
Woodside | Is an exploration and production company. Woodside is the largest operator of oil and gas production in Australia and also it's largest independent dedicated oil and gas company. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )199. |
1954 |
Wyca Robotics | Indoor autonomous mobile robot platform for system integrators that leverages ROS 2 subprojects200 for their Elodie robot | 2015 |
Xaxxon Technologies | Develop a surveillance robot called the Oculus Prime201 which can be used for automated surveillance of private property. ROS packages for Oculus Prime Robot (see oculusprime_ros ). |
2008 |
Xsens | Is a company specializing in the field of 3D motion tracking technologies. ROS node driver for Xsens devices. (see xsens_mti_ros_node ). |
2000 |
Yaskawa Motoman | Provided automation products and solutions for industry and robotic application. A wide range of robotic arms202. ROS-Industrial support for Yaskawa Motoman manipulators (metapackage). (see motoman ). The motoman_experimental repository contains additional packages (see motoman_experimental ). |
1989 |
YoGoKo | Is a communication solutions provider for the connected, cooperative & autonomous vehicles evolving in intelligent environments. Can be integrated into a diversity of hardware and software platforms designed by third parties. ,also includes autonomous vehicle development software (ROS). | 2014 |
Yokogawa | Is a electrical engineering and software company, with businesses based on its measurement, control, and information technologies. The company is currently member of ROS-Industrial, is an open-source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing automation and robotics (see ros-industrial )203. |
1957 |
Yost Labs | Design sensors that allow drones and autonomous cars to navigate. YOST Lab’s 3-Space™ sensors and sensor fusion firmware are frontrunners in the category of Attitude Heading Reference Systems and Inertial Motion Units (AHRS/IMU). ROS based driver for Yostlab's 3-Space™ USB/RS232 (see yostlab_imu ). |
2007 |
Yujin Robot | Offer products and services such as factory automation, autonomous mobile robots, mobile platform demo kits for research purposes, LiDAR sensors, SLAM technology and navigation software. Tools and utilities for development with ROS build environments (see yujin_tools ). |
1988 |
YZ Robot | Specializes in the research and development of AI products. Service robots204, intelligent housing systems, intelligent hardware, mobile app205 and user interface design are the core business of the company. ROS Drivers for communicating with YZ Robot products (see yzrobot ). |
2014 |
Zebra Technologies | Global leader in barcode printing and RTLS technology including printers, RFID, software and supplies. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 1969 |
Zendar | Develop high-definition radar for autonomous vehicles. They offer satellite radar systems for cars, agriculture, robots and trucks. ROS drivers for Zendar radars (see ZendarInc ). |
2017 |
ZettaScale Technology | The company develops open source communication middleware that underpins next-generation robotics, transportation and mission critical applications. Sponsor of the ROScon. | 2022 |
ZF | Company supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology in four technology domains: Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility. They are known to be using ROS 2 forks206 to develop software. | 1915 |
ZMP | Provide robot infrastructure, autonomous vehicles207, automotive technology and sensing technology208. ROS Nodes for RoboCar209 (see robocar110_ros ). |
2001 |
ZVISION | Provide automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR solution for autonomous driving applications. ROS driver for ZVISION Lidar (see zvision_ros_driver ). |
2017 |
ArcheRobotics | Arche Robotics is a robotics startup which builds modular robots for B2B. Our unique ‘Robot as a Service’ (RaaS) business model allows for customers to focus on services to improve their business metrics, rather than dealing with high entry barriers of robot ownership. we are using Gmapping and Cartographer pkgs to build our maps, and move_base for navigation pkg see a (Demo ). and we are building a special sensor ecosystem plug&play for ROS based robots. see Robot products (PURA ) (AT1 ) . |
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Acutronic Robotics | Modularity for industrial robots. ROS 2-native hardware components for robots. System integration. H-ROS (Hardware Robot Operating System). | 2016 | Closed, lack of funding210 (2019) |
Aldebaran Robotics | Aldebaran Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells autonomous humanoid robots for entertainment purposes. | 2005 | Acquired (2012, Softbank Robotics, 100M USD) |
Cruise | Build self-driving vehicles using ROS. Various community contributions, hiring actively for ROS expertise. | 2013 | Acquired (2022, General Motors) |
Erle Robotics | Linux and ROS-based autopilots for drones. DIY robotic kits | 2014 | Acquired (2016, Acutronic Robotics) |
Fetch Robotics | Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for the warehousing. Designed with the ROS framework (see fetch_ros )211. |
2014 | Acquired212 (2021, Zebra Technologies) |
Modbot | ROS-enabled213214 innovative modular robotics platforms | 2014 | Inactive |
Planck Aerosystems | Designs and builds autonomy and navigation solutions for unmanned systems using various open open source robotics technologies, including ROS and Gazebo. Job offers requiring ROS and Gazebo knowhow 215. | 2014 | Acquired (2022, AeroVironment216) |
Rethink Robotics | Created ROS-based collaborative compliant robotic arms for use in manufacturing facilities217 (see RethinkRobotics ). |
2008 | Closed (2018), short on cash as its sales failed to meet expectations, later integrated in HAHN Group |
Rocos | Cloud platform to build and manage your robot operations. Offered ROS 2 connectors. | 2017 | Acquired (2021, DroneDeploy) |
Waypoint Robotics | Build autonomous mobile robots. In addition to designing the robots, they also offer accessories. ROSBridge to use interfaces on Waypoint Robotics robots (see waypoint-rosbridge-ros-api ). |
2016 | Acquired (2021, Locus Robotics) |
Xilinx | Adaptive computing leader. Creator of the FPGA. Various robotics silicon solutions featuring CPUs and FPGAs. Kria SOMs robotics strategy was built around ROS 2218 | 1984 | Acquired (2021, AMD, $35 billion219) |
5D Robotics | 5D Robotics is a software company that accelerates human productivity and safety in an evolving, dynamic world. | 2009 | Acquired (2018, Humatics) |
6 River Systems | Manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) built with ROS, artificial intelligence and operational experience. Through the use of robotics220, they make warehouses more efficient221. | 2015 | Acquired (2019, Shopify, 450M USD) |
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AeroVironment Acquires Planck Aerosystems, a Leading Provider of Advanced Unmanned Aircraft Navigation Solutions https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220815005622/en/AeroVironment-Acquires-Planck-Aerosystems-a-Leading-Provider-of-Advanced-Unmanned-Aircraft-Navigation-Solutions ↩
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Introducing the Kria Robotics Stack for Hardware Acceleration in Robotics https://www.xilinx.com/about/blogs/adaptable-advantage-blog/2021/introducing-the-kria-robotics-stack-for-hardware-acceleration-in.html ↩
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AMD to Acquire Xilinx, Creating the Industry’s High Performance Computing Leader https://ir.amd.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/977/amd-to-acquire-xilinx-creating-the-industrys-high ↩
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Shopify acquires 6 River Systems for $450 million to expand its AI-powered fulfillment network https://venturebeat.com/commerce/shopify-acquires-6-river-systems-for-450-million-to-expand-its-ai-powered-fulfillment-network/ ↩