ROS-Mobile
An Android app for visualizing and controlling ROS-based mobile robots via a customizable interface.
What is ROS-Mobile?
ROS-Mobile is an Android application that provides visualization and control capabilities for mobile robotic systems using the Robot Operating System (ROS). It allows users to connect to ROS masters, send commands via topics like cmd_vel, and visualize sensor data such as occupancy grids and camera feeds in real-time. The app solves the need for a portable, customizable interface to interact with ROS-based robots from Android devices.
Robotics researchers, developers, and students working with ROS-based mobile robots who need a flexible Android interface for control and monitoring. It's particularly useful for those involved in field robotics, education, or prototyping.
Developers choose ROS-Mobile for its seamless ROS integration, modular node system for customization, and stable MVVM architecture. It offers a free, open-source alternative to proprietary robot control apps, with support for standard ROS messages and easy extensibility.
Overview
Visualization and controlling application for Android
Use Cases
Best For
- Controlling differential drive robots via joystick interfaces
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