pointcloud_to_laserscan
ROS 2 package for bidirectional conversion between 3D point clouds and 2D laser scans.
What is pointcloud_to_laserscan?
pointcloud_to_laserscan is a ROS 2 package that converts 3D point cloud data into 2D laser scans and vice versa. It solves the problem of interoperability between 3D sensors (like depth cameras or LiDAR) and 2D navigation systems that expect laser scan inputs, enabling robots to use 3D perception data in 2D-based algorithms.
ROS 2 developers and roboticists working on perception, navigation, or sensor fusion who need to bridge 3D and 2D sensor data pipelines.
Developers choose this package because it provides a reliable, configurable, and ROS 2-native solution for bidirectional conversion, ported from the widely used ROS 1 version, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration in robotic systems.
Overview
Converts a 3D Point Cloud into a 2D laser scan.
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating 3D LiDAR or depth camera data into 2D SLAM algorithms
- Using point cloud sensors with navigation stacks that require laser scan inputs
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