ros2_ouster_drivers
Legacy ROS2 drivers for Ouster OS-0, OS-1, and OS-2 lidars, providing sensor data processing and lifecycle management.
What is ros2_ouster_drivers?
ROS2 Ouster Drivers is a legacy open-source ROS2 driver package for interfacing with Ouster OS-0, OS-1, and OS-2 lidar sensors. It provides tools to capture, process, and publish lidar data—including 3D point clouds, 2D scans, IMU readings, and sensor images—within the ROS2 ecosystem. The project solves the problem of integrating Ouster lidars into robotic applications that require deterministic data handling and custom processing pipelines.
Robotics engineers and researchers who are deploying Ouster lidars in existing ROS2-based applications, particularly those needing legacy firmware support or highly customizable data processing.
Developers choose this driver for its extensible architecture, support for lifecycle and component nodes, and fine-grained control over data processing. It offers a deterministic, self-contained alternative for applications that cannot immediately migrate to Ouster's newer official driver.
Overview
ROS2 Drivers for the Ouster OS-0, OS-1, and OS-2 Lidars
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating Ouster OS-0/OS-1/OS-2 lidars into legacy ROS2 robotic systems
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