Debuting hid_ros2 at ROSConfr 2025
I'll be debuting hid_ros2, a new ros2_control hardware interface, at ROSConfr 2025.
hid_ros2 is designed to be a universal, high-performance bridge between the ROS2 control framework and any device using the standard Human Interface Device (HID) protocol.
Why is this a game-changer?
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Driverless Custom Hardware Integration: Seamlessly connect custom sensors, microcontroller projects (Teensy, ESP32, STM32, etc.), and physical interfaces without writing custom C++ plugins. Describe your device's data packets in a straightforward configuration file.
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Guaranteed Low Latency & High Performance: Leveraging the OS-native USB-HID specification, hid_ros2 offers kernel-level robustness, true plug-and-play capability, and high polling rates.
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Configuration Over Code: The core philosophy eliminates complex coding, letting you focus on your robotics application.
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Hot-Pluggable & Resilient: Gracefully handles device disconnection and reconnection, making your custom hardware feel like a commercial product.
This is a significant step towards simplifying and accelerating custom hardware integration in ROS2, offering a more robust and performant alternative to traditional serial or network-based solutions for many I/O tasks.
Come find me at ROSConfr 2025!