# \#sensors

**URL:** https://discourse.openrobotics.org/tag/sensors/454.md

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## [UW Vision Sensors (Camera-Sonar) Synchronization Best Practice and Driver](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/uw-vision-sensors-camera-sonar-synchronization-best-practice-and-driver/54591)

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**Author:** [@AlePuglisi](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/AlePuglisi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/uw-vision-sensors-camera-sonar-synchronization-best-practice-and-driver/54591 "2026-08-30T20:35:19Z")

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Hi everyone :sailboat::ocean: ! I’m currently working on opti-acoustic sensors calibration and fusion, especially for monocular camera + forward looking sonar (FLS). I work with ROS2 Jazzy and my current sensor suite …

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## [How do I open the connector cap on an Ouster OS0-128 to inspect the internal ethernet connector? (fastener type unknown)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-do-i-open-the-connector-cap-on-an-ouster-os0-128-to-inspect-the-internal-ethernet-connector-fastener-type-unknown/57596)

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**Author:** [@Amit\_K](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Amit_K)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-do-i-open-the-connector-cap-on-an-ouster-os0-128-to-inspect-the-internal-ethernet-connector-fastener-type-unknown/57596 "2026-08-26T19:59:55Z")

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I have an Ouster OS0-128 with an ethernet connectivity fault, and I want to remove the connector cap on the base to inspect the sensor-side connector pins and internal ethernet wiring. Symptom and what I’ve ruled out: …

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## [MetriPlane v0.2.0: replayed workcell state → evidence bundle → regression test](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/metriplane-v0-2-0-replayed-workcell-state-evidence-bundle-regression-test/55602)

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**Author:** [@Miko997](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Miko997)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/metriplane-v0-2-0-replayed-workcell-state-evidence-bundle-regression-test/55602 "2026-08-09T19:10:10Z")

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Hi Open Robotics community, I released MetriPlane v0.2.0, an open-source physical-observability tool for bounded workcells. The short version: MetriPlane turns replayed or calibrated workcell state into physical even…

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## [VL53L0X Time-of-Flight sensor as a Nav2 obstacle layer (ESP32 + ROS 2 Humble)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/vl53l0x-time-of-flight-sensor-as-a-nav2-obstacle-layer-esp32-ros-2-humble/55673)

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**Author:** [@Arjun\_R](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Arjun_R)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/vl53l0x-time-of-flight-sensor-as-a-nav2-obstacle-layer-esp32-ros-2-humble/55673 "2026-07-09T19:58:12Z")

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Sharing a small open-source project that integrates a low-cost VL53L0X Time-of-Flight sensor into the Nav2 costmap as an obstacle source, in case it’s useful to anyone working with cheap range sensors on small robots. …

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## [A proposal for a LidarScan sensor message](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/a-proposal-for-a-lidarscan-sensor-message/53225)

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**Author:** [@Samahu](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Samahu)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/a-proposal-for-a-lidarscan-sensor-message/53225 "2026-05-27T07:56:23Z")

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Hello ROS community When working with Lidar data users are usually referred to using PointCloud2 objects that represent the lidar data as a list of 3d points with additional attributes. While this nicely mirrors the PCL…

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## [Weekend/Evenings robotics architecture reviews (waitlist)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/weekend-evenings-robotics-architecture-reviews-waitlist/53453)

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**Author:** [@ronnie](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/ronnie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/weekend-evenings-robotics-architecture-reviews-waitlist/53453 "2026-03-23T02:17:07Z")

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Hi — I’m a robotics systems/architecture engineer. I help teams turn a robotics idea into a buildable plan: what to build first, what to ignore, and how to validate it quickly without painting yourselves into a corner. I…

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## [Stable Distance Sensing for ROS-Based Platforms in Low-Visibility Environments](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/stable-distance-sensing-for-ros-based-platforms-in-low-visibility-environments/52302)

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**Author:** [@hexsoon2026](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/hexsoon2026)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/stable-distance-sensing-for-ros-based-platforms-in-low-visibility-environments/52302 "2026-02-03T16:55:43Z")

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In nighttime, foggy conditions, or complex terrain environments, many ROS-based platforms (UAVs, UGVs, or fixed installations) struggle with reliable distance perception when relying solely on vision or illumination-de…

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## [Sensor Fusion in ROS 2 with robot\_localization - ROS Developers OpenClass #209](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/sensor-fusion-in-ros-2-with-robot-localization-ros-developers-openclass-209/51295)

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**Author:** [@Sonia\_W](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Sonia_W)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/sensor-fusion-in-ros-2-with-robot-localization-ros-developers-openclass-209/51295 "2025-12-06T09:02:45Z")

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Hi ROS Community, To achieve accurate localization for any mobile robot, you need to reliably combine data from multiple sensors. In this open class, you’ll learn how to perform sensor fusion in ROS 2 using the robot\_l…

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## [Upcoming webinar on using the ouster-ros2 driver](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/upcoming-webinar-on-using-the-ouster-ros2-driver/50166)

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**Author:** [@Samahu](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Samahu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/upcoming-webinar-on-using-the-ouster-ros2-driver/50166 "2025-10-02T00:50:48Z")

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Hi everyone, If you are interested to learn about Ouster sensors and the provided driver for ros2 then join us next for the upcoming webinar which will go over the basic steps of getting started and then explore some of…

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## [【PIKA】Method for Teleoperating Any Robotic Arm via Pika](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/pika-method-for-teleoperating-any-robotic-arm-via-pika/50341)

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**Author:** [@Agilex\_Robotics](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Agilex_Robotics)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/pika-method-for-teleoperating-any-robotic-arm-via-pika/50341 "2025-09-30T03:28:21Z")

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Hi everyone, I’d like to share a universal method for teleoperating robotic arms using Pika Sense. This approach works with any ROS-enabled robotic arm (we’ve tested it with Piper, xArm, and UR robots) by leveraging hig…

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## [TecGihan Force Sensor Amplifier for Robot Now Supports ROS 2](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tecgihan-force-sensor-amplifier-for-robot-now-supports-ros-2/49301)

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**Author:** [@y-yosuke](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/y-yosuke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/tecgihan-force-sensor-amplifier-for-robot-now-supports-ros-2/49301 "2025-07-28T08:12:09Z")

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I would like to share that Tokyo Opensource Robotics Kyokai Association (TORK) has supported the development and release of the ROS 2 / Linux driver software for the DMA-03 for Robot, a force sensor amplifier manufacture…

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## [テック技販フォースセンサロボット用アンプが ros2 に対応](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/ros2/49300)

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**Author:** [@y-yosuke](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/y-yosuke)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/ros2/49300 "2025-07-28T08:04:49Z")

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ROS Japan Users Group の皆様 東京オープンソースロボティクス協会（TORK）の山本と申します． テック技販 社製フォースセンサロボット用アンプ DMA-03 for Robot の Linux / ROS2 ドライバソフトウェア tecgihan\_driver の開発とリリースを弊社がお手伝いしましたので紹介させてください． GitHub – tecgihan\_driver GitHub - tecgih…

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## [Open-source, low-cost precision tactile sensing](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/open-source-low-cost-precision-tactile-sensing/43901)

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**Author:** [@Charlieeee](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Charlieeee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/open-source-low-cost-precision-tactile-sensing/43901 "2025-05-23T14:46:00Z")

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Hey robot makers! My name’s Charlie and I work as an embedded engineer at Touchlab. I thought I’d reach out as I’m keen on getting involved in general robotics chats along with answering any questions people have about t…

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## [RobotCAD 5 - Sense released! (sensors and ROS2 Jazzy)](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/robotcad-5-sense-released-sensors-and-ros2-jazzy/41402)

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**Author:** [@fenixionsoul](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/fenixionsoul)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/robotcad-5-sense-released-sensors-and-ros2-jazzy/41402 "2025-01-05T01:35:20Z")

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RobotCAD 5 demo Changes https://github.com/drfenixion/freecad.robotcad

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## [Coordinate Transformations in Robotics - ROS Developers OpenClass #203](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/coordinate-transformations-in-robotics-ros-developers-openclass-203/41392)

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**Author:** [@Sonia\_W](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Sonia_W)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/coordinate-transformations-in-robotics-ros-developers-openclass-203/41392 "2025-01-03T17:15:19Z")

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Hi ROS Community, Join our next ROS Developers Open Class to learn about Coordinate Transformations in Robotics. In the upcoming Open Class, you’ll explore how robots interpret and integrate data from multiple sensors,…

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## [How Robots Perceive the World - ROS Developers OpenClass #201](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-robots-perceive-the-world-ros-developers-openclass-201/40992)

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**Author:** [@Sonia\_W](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Sonia_W)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/how-robots-perceive-the-world-ros-developers-openclass-201/40992 "2024-12-11T00:30:55Z")

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Hi ROS Community, Join our next ROS Developers Open Class to learn about Robot Perception, the key techniques that enable robots to understand their environment using sensors like cameras and lasers within the ROS 2 fra…

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## [Can you guess what sensors were used to map this?](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/can-you-guess-what-sensors-were-used-to-map-this/40416)

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**Author:** [@Pranav-2003](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/u/Pranav-2003)\
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**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://discourse.openrobotics.org/t/can-you-guess-what-sensors-were-used-to-map-this/40416 "2024-11-04T08:24:14Z")

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This is an early stage version Gazebo : Rviz : Resultant stl ps: not a 3D Sensor maybe?