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What SLAM Toolbox is used for in robotics
SLAM Toolbox provides lifelong mapping, localization and pose-graph tools for ROS 2 mobile robots.
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A practical check for SLAM Toolbox
Save the scan stream and pose graph so mapping results can be replayed. Test localization after revisiting a changed aisle. A saved map needs separate evidence that the robot can localize in the current environment.
Compatibility and installation
- Developer
- Steve Macenski and contributors
- License
- Open source
- Operating systems
- Linux
- ROS support
- ROS 2
- Languages
- C++
- Installation method
- ROS packages and official source repository
Use official installation sources
Use the vendor download page, official documentation, package repository or official GitHub release. Third-party installers and mirrors are not linked from this directory.