“Increasing Adoption of Advanced Sensors and Perception Technologies”
- A significant and accelerating trend within the robot operating system (ROS) market is the integration of increasingly sophisticated sensors and perception technologies
- Modern robots are becoming more intelligent and capable due to advancements in sensors such as 3D cameras, LiDAR, and ultrasonic sensors, which enable them to perceive and understand their environment in greater detail. This trend is directly influencing the development and adoption of ROS, as it provides the framework to process and fuse data from these complex sensor systems
- For instance, in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) used in logistics and warehousing, advanced sensors are crucial for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and object recognition. ROS offers a rich ecosystem of libraries and tools, such as the Point Cloud Library (PCL), which are specifically designed for processing 3D point cloud data from sensors such as LiDAR
- Companies developing robotic solutions for various applications, from industrial automation to service robots, are leveraging ROS to harness the power of these advanced perception technologies
- This trend is expected to continue, with further innovations in sensor technology leading to even more capable and adaptable robotic systems powered by ROS
