ros2_rust
A client library and toolset enabling developers to write ROS 2 applications in the Rust programming language.
What is ros2_rust?
ROS 2 for Rust (ros2_rust) is a set of tools, including the rclrs client library and a code generator, that enables developers to write ROS 2 nodes and applications in the Rust programming language. It solves the problem of integrating Rust's safety and performance features into the ROS 2 robotics ecosystem, allowing developers to leverage ROS 2's extensive middleware while using Rust.
Robotics developers and engineers who are building ROS 2-based systems and want to utilize Rust's memory safety, concurrency features, and modern tooling. This includes teams working on performance-critical or safety-sensitive robotic applications.
Developers choose ROS 2 for Rust because it provides a fully-featured, idiomatic Rust interface for ROS 2, prioritizing safety and performance while maintaining compatibility with the broader ROS ecosystem. It offers unique advantages like zero-copy messaging via loaned messages, async support for core communication patterns, and dynamic message handling, which are not as readily available in other ROS 2 language bindings.
Overview
Rust bindings for ROS 2
Use Cases
Best For
- Building high-performance ROS 2 nodes where zero-copy messaging and low latency are critical.
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