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Using a C-Extension in CODESYS to write to a shared memory segment that a ROS2 node reads.
Rapid prototyping and systems where millisecond latency isn't the primary concern. 3. Shared Memory (For Single-Platform Systems)
The CODESYS controller acts as a client that sends data to an agent running on a Linux-based gateway (or the same IPC). codesys ros2
A CODESYS-controlled Delta robot receives high-level coordinates from a ROS2 node running or a neural network. ROS2 identifies the object's orientation, and CODESYS executes the precise high-speed motion profile. Digital Twins and Simulation
In a warehouse AMR, CODESYS manages the battery management system (BMS), emergency stops, and low-level motor encoders. Meanwhile, ROS2 runs the navigation stack (Nav2), processing LiDAR data to find the best path around a pallet. Vision-Guided Pick and Place Using a C-Extension in CODESYS to write to
High-performance applications like low-latency robotic arm control. Use Cases: Where CODESYS Meets ROS2 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Managing two distinct build environments (CODESYS IDE and the Linux terminal/Colcon) increases the learning curve for traditional PLC engineers. Conclusion Digital Twins and Simulation In a warehouse AMR,
ROS2 (unless tuned specifically with a Real-Time Kernel) is not inherently deterministic. Developers must ensure that a delay in a ROS2 node doesn't cause a timeout in the CODESYS task.
Converting PLC data types (like REAL or INT ) into ROS2 messages ( sensor_msgs/LaserScan , etc.) requires careful serialization.
The divide between traditional industrial automation and high-level robotic intelligence is narrowing. For decades, has been the gold standard for IEC 61131-3 PLC programming, powering the world’s factories with deterministic, stable control. On the other side, the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) has emerged as the powerhouse for autonomous navigation, computer vision, and complex path planning.