MoveIt
Easy-to-use open source robotics manipulation platform for developing commercial and research applications.
Overview
MoveIt is the most widely used software for manipulation and has been used on over 150 robots. It is an open-source platform for motion planning, manipulation, and robot arm control in ROS. By incorporating the latest advances in motion planning, manipulation, 3D perception, kinematics, control, and navigation, MoveIt is state-of-the-art software for mobile manipulation.
✨ Key Features
- Motion Planning
- Manipulation
- Inverse Kinematics
- Control
- 3D Perception
- Collision Checking
- 3D Interactive Visualizer
- Gazebo Simulation
- Setup Assistant
- MoveIt Task Constructor
- Grasp Generation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and highly extensible
- Strong integration with ROS
- Large and active community
Unique Value: A flexible and powerful open-source framework for robotic manipulation that is highly customizable and has a large community of users and developers.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used on over 150 different robots for research and commercial applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications requiring hard real-time control without a real-time operating system.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to commercial alternatives, MoveIt is free and open-source, offering greater flexibility and customization options. However, it may require more technical expertise to set up and use.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: MoveIt is open source and free to use under the BSD license.
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