ROS 2

Load local and remote MCAP files containing ROS 2 data, or connect directly to a live ROS 2 stack.

Live data

Install ROS 2, and make sure you're connected to the same network as the robot.

Then, in Lichtblick, select "Open connection", either on the initial welcome pop up or via the app bar menu.

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Live connections

You can use Rosbridge or Ros foxglove bridge to establish a live connection between Lichtblick and ROS. This enables real-time data streaming, allowing you to interact with ROS topics, services, and parameters directly from Lichtblick.

Local Data

You can load local files for visualization by:

  • The "Open local file(s)..." in the initial pop up or the menu on the top left;
  • You can drag'n drop the files from your OS file manager;
Note on References to Foxglove

In some parts of the documentation and codebase, you may still encounter references to Foxglove or Foxglove packages. These references are remnants of Lichtblick's origins as a fork of the Foxglove project. While Lichtblick is actively working to remove dependencies on Foxglove code and replace these references, this effort is still ongoing.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to refine and align the platform with Lichtblick's independent development goals. If you have any questions or encounter issues related to these references, please reach out to our support team for assistance.