ROBOTIS releases OpenMANIPULATOR ROS 2 packages for physical AI development

Apr 29, 2026 · Research Publication · ROBOTIS · Actuation

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  • ROBOTIS maintains official ROS 2 packages for OpenMANIPULATOR, including bringup, descriptions, MoveIt configuration, teleoperation, GUI, and controller tooling.
  • The repository explicitly points developers to physical AI tools plus datasets and pre-trained models for ROBOTIS open-source platforms.
  • OpenMANIPULATOR is a first-party open platform used for manipulation research, education, and physical AI prototyping.

Develops actuator systems, control platforms, and modular robotics kits, best known for its DYNAMIXEL smart servos used across research, education, and commercial robotics. The company also builds complete robotic platforms including humanoid and mobile robots, primarily as development and ecosystem tools.