Buddy is now ROS2 compatible on Android robots and tablets
Buddy has reached a new milestone with the launch of a ROS2-compatible application directly on the robot and on Android tablets. This new compatibility allows developers, integrators, and researchers to connect Buddy to their existing robotics infrastructure, create intelligent workflows, and more easily control their robots remotely.
Thanks to ROS2, Buddy is now integrated into a standardized, modern, and scalable robotics ecosystem used in both research and industry.
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ROS2: the open-source standard for modern robotics
ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) is today one of the most widely used robotics frameworks in the world for developing intelligent, connected, and autonomous robots.
It allows you to:
- Easily integrate AI, navigation, and computer vision
- Connect multiple robots
- Communicate with sensors and peripherals
- Control robots remotely
- Orchestra robotic workflows
- Develop real-time applications
ROS2 is used in:
- Research
- Education
- Mobile robots
- Industry
- Social robotics projects
- Multi-robot systems
Yes, Buddy is now ROS2 compatible thanks to a dedicated application available on the robot and on Android tablets.
Developers can:
- Control Buddy remotely
- Access robot data in real time
- Create advanced robotics applications
- Connect Buddy to an existing ROS2 infrastructure
- Control multiple robots simultaneously
- Integrate robot automation workflows
This compatibility opens up new possibilities for social robotics, automation and research.
Why ROS2 is changing the way robots are developed
Adopting ROS2 allows Buddy to join a standard widely used in the modern robotics ecosystem.
A modular and scalable architecture
ROS2 facilitates the development of complex robotic systems thanks to a distributed architecture capable of connecting:
- Robots
- Android applications
- Sensors
- Cloud services
- Monitoring interfaces
Improved real-time communication
OS2 improves the stability and performance of communications between different robotic components, particularly for:
- la navigation
- la téléopération
- le streaming de données
- le contrôle multi-robots
An opening towards AI and automation
With ROS2, Buddy can be connected to:
- Artificial intelligence models
- Vision systems
- Voice assistants
- Cloud platforms
- Robotic automation tools
Concrete use cases with Buddy, the ROS2-compatible robot
ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) is today one of the most widely used robotics frameworks in the world for developing intelligent, connected, and autonomous robots.
Smart home automation
Connect Buddy to your IoT environment to automate actions in:
- The connected home
- Smart buildings
- Collaborative workspaces
Buddy can interact with:
- Sensors
- Lighting
- Voice assistants
- Compatible home automation systems
Remote operation and control
Thanks to the ROS2 Android app, it becomes possible to control Buddy remotely from a tablet or mobile device. Users can:
- Move the robot
- Monitor its actions
- Access real-time data
- Interact with the robot’s environment
This approach is particularly useful for:
- Telepresence
- Product demonstration
- Remote assistance
- Robotic supervision
Piloting a fleet of robots simultaneously
ROS2 simplifies multi-robot management and fleet orchestration by allowing Buddy to be integrated into scenarios where multiple robots operate simultaneously. This approach is particularly well-suited to schools, laboratories, hotels, events, or retail spaces requiring centralized coordination. Developers can thus monitor all robots, manage missions, centralize communications, and orchestrate robotic workflows from a single, scalable infrastructure.
Educational robotics and research
Thanks to its ROS2 compatibility, Buddy becomes an even more accessible platform for universities, engineering schools, makers, and research laboratories looking to develop advanced robotics projects. The integration of ROS2 facilitates robotics learning, rapid prototyping, artificial intelligence experimentation, and the development of autonomous navigation and human-robot interaction projects in a standardized and open environment.
AI-augmented social robot
The integration of ROS2 also allows Buddy to be connected to advanced artificial intelligence systems.
Developers can combine:
- Conversational AI
- Computer vision
- Emotion detection
- Robotic automation
- Autonomous navigation
Buddy thus becomes an open platform for creating more natural and intelligent robotic experiences.
Controlling a ROS2 robot from Android
The ROS2 app for Android tablets offers an intuitive mobile interface for monitoring robots, launching missions, accessing real-time data, remotely operating Buddy, and managing robotic workflows, all from a single environment. This Android compatibility facilitates the rapid deployment of robotic solutions in education and research, demonstrations, and professional environments requiring flexible mobile monitoring.
Buddy: a social robot open to developers
Buddy combines social robotics, autonomous mobility, artificial intelligence, and Android compatibility in a platform designed for developers and integrators. With the arrival of ROS2, Buddy now opens up to a standardized robotics ecosystem, enabling the creation of advanced applications, the connection of third-party systems, and the deployment of intelligent robotic workflows. Unlike purely industrial robots, Buddy was designed to foster natural human interactions while offering an open architecture suitable for research, education, and automation projects.
