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Robot data chores get one visual toolbox

What changedThe open-source ros2_utils_tool has reached version 1.0. Its visual interface can record and replay robot data, convert images and point clouds, export messages, and send coordinate transforms. It supports recent ROS 2 releases, although it still needs a local ROS and desktop setup.

The useful part

Why it matters

One toolbox can replace several small commands during routine robot testing and data cleanup.

Keep in mind

Good to know

The project is maintainer-tested and requires a compatible Linux, ROS and Qt setup.

Evidence

Primary source

MaxFleur

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