: Create a node to send sensor data (e.g., LiDAR) or receive motor commands. Bridge Node
The integration of CoDeSys and ROS 2 has numerous applications in industrial automation, including:
The divide between traditional industrial automation and high-level robotic intelligence is narrowing. For decades, has been the gold standard for IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, powering the world’s factories with deterministic, stable control. On the other side, the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) has emerged as the powerhouse for autonomous navigation, computer vision, and complex path planning.
manages high-level logic, SLAM, and visualization through its distributed node system. Popular Integration Methods codesys ros2
Integrating with ROS2 bridges the gap between high-level robotic decision-making and robust industrial real-time control. While ROS2 excels at perception and complex path planning, CODESYS provides the deterministic communication needed for industrial hardware. Bridging the Industrial Gap
1. OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture)
The shared memory approach used by ROBIN is the most real‑time‑friendly. Because both processes are on the same machine and the data exchange does not involve the kernel’s network stack, latencies can be kept under 100 µs. In contrast, WebSocket or OPC UA over TCP/IP may add unpredictable delays due to network scheduling and protocol overhead. : Create a node to send sensor data (e
The synergy between is revolutionizing industrial automation, offering a robust path from prototype to production. By using shared memory bridges, developers can bridge the gap between AI-driven intelligence and hardened, deterministic control.
Eliminates the middleman translator; ROS2 treats the CODESYS PLC as just another native node.
The synergy between represents the future of Industry 4.0. By offloading complex "thinking" to ROS2 and keeping the "acting" within CODESYS, engineers can build robots that are both incredibly smart and industrially robust. On the other side, the Robot Operating System
There is no single "native" driver for ROS 2 in CODESYS, so developers typically use one of the following bridging methods:
If you are running on the same industrial PC as your ROS2 Humble or Iron distribution, shared memory is the fastest route.
On the other side, we have (Robot Operating System 2). The rebellious, open-source star of research and logistics. ROS 2 thrives on distributed computing, peer-to-peer discovery (DDS), modular nodes, and a vast ecosystem for navigation, manipulation, perception, and simulation (Gazebo, Rviz). It is the brain of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic arms, and drone swarms.