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Maintainers of ROS sharing open-source robotics software and ecosystem developments

Cutting‑Edge Open Source, Robotics, and CV at OSSCA LA
SocialMay 4, 2026

Cutting‑Edge Open Source, Robotics, and CV at OSSCA LA

We are in LA for @opencvlive's second annual OSSCA conference with @LearnOpenCV. A full day of cutting edge open source, robotics, and computer vision talks and tutorials. https://t.co/JVPt15yMH3

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Build a Simple LED Light Plugin in Gazebo
SocialApr 29, 2026

Build a Simple LED Light Plugin in Gazebo

In case you missed it, here is a recording of our monthly @GazeboSim community meeting. Our guest speaker was @debounSingh who provided a overview on how to build a simple Gazebo plugin that acts as an LED light source. https://t.co/TbB3isJZki

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New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs
SocialApr 27, 2026

New Open-Source Terrain Navigation for GPS-Denied UAVs

Looking for a solution for GPS-denied UAV navigation? Mohamed Abdelkader, a professor at @PSU_RUH, just released a paper, source code, and a Docker container, complete with @GazeboSim and @PX4Autopilot integration, on the topic of terrain based navigation. ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/fc44BRlXu3

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OSCCA & DisplayWeek Host Applied Computer Vision Talks May 4
SocialApr 21, 2026

OSCCA & DisplayWeek Host Applied Computer Vision Talks May 4

Our colleagues over at @opencvlive are holding their annual OSCCA conference in conjunction with @DisplayWeek in LA! Join @LearnOpenCV, @grbradsk, @DImagineering, @LKGGlass, @ultralytics and whole lot more on May 4th for a full day of applied computer vision talks. ⬇️⬇️⬇️...

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Voluntary Security Attestations Boost Open‑Source Supply‑Chain Safety
SocialApr 20, 2026

Voluntary Security Attestations Boost Open‑Source Supply‑Chain Safety

Our colleagues at Open Regulatory Compliance have released statement on article 25 of the EU's CRA. Voluntary security attestations can help sustain open source and improve supply chain security. We support the joint ORC statement. 👇 https://t.co/3iGhnJ58RT

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Weekly ROS Update: New Solver, NVIDIA, LEGO Packages
SocialApr 17, 2026

Weekly ROS Update: New Solver, NVIDIA, LEGO Packages

Here is your #ROS and open source #robotics news for the week of April 13th, 2026: 🌷ROSCon Global talk's due 4/26 🌷New ROS 2 Jazzy SO-101 IK Solver 🌷ROS Package for @nvidia Fast Foundation Stereo 🌷Jazzy Package for @LEGO_Group Mindstorms 🌷OSRA Technology Strategy for 2026 ⬇️...

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Learn to Build a Gazebo LED Plugin
SocialApr 16, 2026

Learn to Build a Gazebo LED Plugin

Join us Wednesday, April 29th, for our next @GazeboSim community meeting. Our guest speaker will be former OSRF Google Summer of Code student @debounSingh who will discuss how to create an LED plugin in Gazebo. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/KLCwm5Ao4f

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ROS 2 Jazzy Now Controls LEGO Mindstorms via New Bridge
SocialApr 15, 2026

ROS 2 Jazzy Now Controls LEGO Mindstorms via New Bridge

Do you have @LEGO_Group Mindstorms? Want to learn about #ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco? Github user PEM120 has just release a ROS / Mindstorm bridge that let's you pilot the controller from Lego Robot Inventor #51515 from ROS 2 Jazzy. https://t.co/AVFARWCNjE

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ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco Receives Major Update with 690 Packages
SocialApr 14, 2026

ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco Receives Major Update with 690 Packages

Are you running ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco? It is time to update your system. We have pushed an update with 150 new and 540 updated packages. New packages include utilities for @Continental sensors, @luxonis cameras, @Fmrico's EasyNav, and @facontidavide's ...

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Weekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New HandWeekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New Hand
SocialApr 3, 2026

Weekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New HandWeekly ROS Highlights: Meetups, Workshops, New Hand

Here is your #ROS and open source robotics news for the week of March 31st, 2026: 🌸ROS Meetups in Malmo and at Modex 🌸ROSCon Workshops due 4/5 🌸ROS By-The-Bay with @innate_bot and @Saphira_AI 🌸ROS 2 Lyrical Luth release process starts 🌸@robotis new 20...

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ROS By-The-Bay Meetup Announced for April 16
SocialApr 3, 2026

ROS By-The-Bay Meetup Announced for April 16

We just scheduled our next ROS By-The-Bay meetup for April 16th from 6-9pm PST at @beckhoff's San Jose office. Our speakers will be two recent @ycombinator grads @innate_bot and @Saphira_AI. Emcee @kscottz will also provide an update on ROS 2...

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Use Docker or Ubuntu/Windows to Avoid ROS Version Mistakes
SocialApr 2, 2026

Use Docker or Ubuntu/Windows to Avoid ROS Version Mistakes

The biggest mistake we see new ROS users encounter is trying to install the wrong version of ROS for their host operating system. If you are a new user we recommend you use a Docker container or the correct Tier...

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Hackathon Yields Robot Dungeon Master for DnD
SocialMar 23, 2026

Hackathon Yields Robot Dungeon Master for DnD

.@seeedstudio @pollenrobotics @nvidia held a hackathon post GTC this weekend. Our clear favorite was this robot programmed to act as the dungeon master for your DnD game. https://t.co/NAUeIELTnk

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Weekly ROS Update: Events, GSoC Launch, CFP Open
SocialMar 20, 2026

Weekly ROS Update: Events, GSoC Launch, CFP Open

Here is your #ROS and robotics news for this week: ☀️ROSConUK and ROSCon Spain are go! ☀️ROS Meetups in Heilbronn and Nigeria next week ☀️ROS breakfast at MODEX ☀️OSRF Google Summer of Code program kicks off ☀️ROSCon Global 2026 CFP now open ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/5vyL068h82

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