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FANUC ROS 2 Driver for Industrial Robot Integration

Connect FANUC robots to the ROS 2 ecosystem with open-source tools for real-time control, motion planning, simulation, and advanced automation development.

Integrate FANUC Robots with ROS 2 Driver

FANUC has released its ROS 2 driver for the CRX collaborative robot series, enabling seamless integration with the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2). This gives developers, researchers, and manufacturers greater flexibility to create intelligent robotic applications using a modern, scalable framework designed for real-time robot control and advanced automation.

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What is the FANUC ROS 2 Driver?

The FANUC ROS 2 driver is a software interface that connects FANUC CRX Collaborative Robots to the ROS 2 ecosystem. It empowers users to leverage open-source tools for advanced automation, research, and industrial deployment. The driver supports high-frequency control, MoveIt integration, and simulation capabilities, enabling flexible deployment across research and production environments.

Get Started with the FANUC ROS 2 Driver

The FANUC ROS 2 driver is available now for the CRX Collaborative Robot Series and several other models. Developers can access documentation, installation guides, and support via FANUC CORPORATION’s official GitHub repositories.

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Physical AI Applications - Enabling Physical AI Through Open ROS Integration

Open ROS integration gives developers the tools to build smarter, more adaptive robot applications. With real-time control, motion planning, simulation, flexible connectivity, and industrial reliability, FANUC robots can support advanced Physical AI workflows from development through deployment.
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Real-Time, High-Frequency Motion Control

Precise, responsive control for smooth trajectories and dynamic path adjustments and supports ultra-high-speed control at 1ms.
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Advanced Motion Planning & Collision Avoidance

Seamless integration with MoveIt for safe, optimised movement.
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Simulation & Virtual Prototyping

Accurate simulation in RViz and Gazebo for rapid prototyping and risk reduction.
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Flexible Integration

Built on ROS 2, compatible with ros2_​control, and easy to connect with third-party software and hardware.
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Broad Model Support

Works with the full CRX Collaborative Robot Series and other FANUC models
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Industrial-Grade Reliability

Engineered for demanding environments, with flexibility for research and development.

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