Bridging Industry 4.0: Integrating CODESYS with ROS 2 The integration of , the global standard for industrial controller programming, with ROS 2 (Robot Operating System), the premier framework for advanced robotics, represents a significant leap for Industry 4.0 . By combining the deterministic reliability of PLCs with the advanced perception and planning capabilities of ROS 2, engineers can build sophisticated, safety-critical robotic systems. Why Integrate CODESYS and ROS 2?
Some advanced industrial controllers running CODESYS on Linux (like Raspberry Pi with CODESYS Control or industrial edge PCs) allow for custom C++ libraries or specific DDS implementations. This allows the PLC to publish ROS2 topics directly (e.g., /joint_states or /cmd_vel ) without a translation layer. codesys ros2
Integrating with ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2) creates a powerful bridge between traditional industrial automation and modern robotic intelligence . This combination allows engineers to leverage the determinism and safety of a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) alongside the advanced perception, mapping, and navigation capabilities of ROS 2. 1. The Core Synergy CODESYS Bridging Industry 4
For a decade, engineers dreamed of merging these worlds: let the PLC handle the hard real-time I/O and safety, while ROS 2 handles the complex perception, path planning, and high-level decision-making. Install CoDeSys on your system, following the manufacturer's
High-performance applications like low-latency robotic arm control. Use Cases: Where CODESYS Meets ROS2 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)