Open Source Robotics

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'Open Source' Robot Operating System (ROS) Spurs Increased Innovation

Lauren Orsini | RW10 Science | May 9, 2013

Ever since the advent of ROS (Robot Operating System), an open-source platform on which engineers could build robotic programs and apps, robotic innovation has picked up speed. Read More »

Meet On FOSS For Young Professionals

Staff Writer | The New Indian Express | September 10, 2013

In order to expose young professionals to the opportunities in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and related technology areas, the International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) will be organising ‘The FOSS Young Professional Meet-2013 (FYPM 2013)’ at Technopark here from September 27 to 29. Read More »

Open Source Hardware & Robots displayed at Maker Faire in NYC

Joshua Philipp | Epoch Times | October 1, 2012

Many of the inventors at the Makers Faire had products for sale, but they also give out the designs to the open source community. The belief is that those with the time and skill can build them on their own, but most people may still purchase the systems to save time. Keeping the designs open source also means that people can enhance and alter the products freely. Read More »

The Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF) Is Booting Up

Sam Dean | Ostatic | May 29, 2012

Open source robotics platforms have flourished, but they've also been fragmented, with software and hardware designs produced all around the world that have little to do with each other. That's why it's so promising that the folks behind Willow Garage--a robotics project that originated at Stanford University--have announced the Open Source Robotics Foundation (OSRF). Read More »