ros-industrial/universal_robot

ROS-Industrial Universal Robots support (https://wiki.ros.org/universal_robot)

What it solves

This project provides a standardized software interface and configuration for Universal Robots (UR) hardware, allowing them to be integrated into the Robot Operating System (ROS) ecosystem. It simplifies the process of controlling, simulating, and planning motions for various UR robot models.

How it works

It functions as a meta-package that bundles descriptions, configurations, and launch files for UR robots. It integrates with other ROS tools such as MoveIt! for motion planning and Gazebo for physics-based simulation, providing the necessary setup to bridge the gap between high-level commands and the physical or simulated robot arm.

Who it’s for

This is designed for robotics engineers and developers who are using Universal Robots hardware or simulations to build automated industrial applications.

Highlights

  • Support for multiple UR robot models, including UR5, UR8LONG, UR15, UR18, UR20, and UR30.
  • Integration with MoveIt! for advanced motion planning and execution.
  • Support for Gazebo simulation to test code without needing physical hardware.
  • Compatibility with ROS Noetic and Melodic distributions.

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