ROS package providing helper functions to launch roslaunch processes on Ubuntu system startup.
robot_upstart is a ROS package that provides helper functions for launching ROS applications as system services on Ubuntu Linux. It solves the problem of ensuring ROS processes start automatically when a robot's computer boots up, eliminating the need for manual intervention after system restarts. The package creates and manages systemd services from ROS launch files, making ROS applications behave like proper system services.
ROS developers and robotics engineers who need to deploy ROS applications on Ubuntu systems that must start automatically on boot, particularly those working with robots that require continuous operation.
Developers choose robot_upstart because it provides a standardized, reliable way to integrate ROS applications with Ubuntu's service management system, ensuring processes start automatically and consistently without complex manual configuration.
ROS package of helper functions related to bringing up roslaunch on system startup.
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Creates systemd services from ROS launch files, enabling automatic startup on boot without manual intervention, as highlighted in the key features.
Works seamlessly with existing ROS launch configurations, allowing easy adoption without major changes to current setups, per the philosophy of reliability and simplicity.
Designed for robots requiring continuous operation, ensuring background processes start consistently after reboots, which is core to its value proposition.
Provides helper scripts to manage ROS processes as system services, reducing the complexity of manual systemd configuration on Ubuntu.
Only compatible with Ubuntu Linux and ROS 1, making it unsuitable for other OSes or newer ROS 2 deployments without additional work.
The README is minimal and redirects to external docs, which can be inconvenient for quick setup or troubleshooting without web access.
Developed by Clearpath Robotics, it may include conventions or dependencies tailored to their robots, potentially requiring adjustments for generic use.
Handling non-standard ROS applications or integrating with other system services might require manual configuration beyond the basic scripts.