ROSidel

ROSidel is an open-source integrated development environment and runtime platform for ROS-based robotics projects. It is designed to streamline the creation, testing, and deployment of robotic applications by combining code editing, project management, and ROS tooling in a single workspace.

Key features of ROSidel include an editor with ROS-aware syntax support for Python and C++, project and dependency management through common ROS tools, and seamless integration with roslaunch, rosparam, and rosbag workflows. The platform provides node orchestration, live monitoring of node status, and a parameter browser, helping developers inspect and modify runtime behavior. Visualization capabilities include an RViz-style pane for robot state display and a pathway to Gazebo or other simulators for integrated simulation and testing.

The architecture of ROSidel emphasizes modularity and extensibility. It employs a plugin-based model that allows contributors to add language support, build backends, or visualization modules. The back end interfaces with ROS1 and ROS2 ecosystems, supporting common build tools such as colcon and catkin. The user interface is designed to run as a cross-platform desktop application, with optional remote collaboration and project syncing features.

Development and licensing details indicate that ROSidel is released under an open-source license and maintained by a community of contributors. It aims to serve researchers, students, and developers who work with ROS in education, prototyping, and small-to-medium-scale robotics projects. While it is not tied to a single hardware stack, ROSidel emphasizes compatibility with standard ROS tools and widely used simulators to facilitate learning and experimentation.