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ROBOTIS releases OpenMANIPULATOR ROS 2 packages for physical AI development

Apr 29, 2026 · Research Publication · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Key points

  • 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.
  • It matters because OpenMANIPULATOR is a first-party open platform used for manipulation research, education, and physical AI prototyping.

Company context

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.

Context

Company
ROBOTIS
Segment
Actuation
Event type
Research Publication
Geography
Seoul · South Korea

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