ros2_usb_camera
A ROS2 node for capturing video from USB cameras using OpenCV, publishing image topics and camera info.
What is ros2_usb_camera?
ROS2 USB Camera Node is a ROS2 package that provides a camera driver for USB cameras, enabling robotic systems to capture and process video streams. It publishes standard ROS2 image topics and camera information, allowing seamless integration with other ROS2 nodes for perception, navigation, and monitoring tasks. The project simplifies USB camera setup in ROS2 environments using OpenCV as the backend.
ROS2 developers and roboticists who need to integrate USB cameras into their robotic systems for computer vision applications, monitoring, or sensor data collection.
Developers choose this package for its simplicity and ROS2 compatibility when they need a straightforward USB camera solution without complex configuration. It offers a lightweight alternative to more complex camera drivers while providing essential features like multi-camera support and standard ROS2 topic interfaces.
Overview
ROS2 USB Camera node
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating USB webcams into ROS2 robotic systems
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