Software solutions

For more than 20 years, Robotnik has been not only a manufacturer of mobile robots but also an engineering company developing the software that powers them.

Robotnik Software

Intelligent, scalable and proven solutions for Mobile Robotics

Our software ecosystem brings together advanced, ROS-native tools that boost the performance, safety and autonomy of indoor and outdoor mobile platforms. With a modular and scalable architecture fully compatible with ROS 2, our solutions ensure fast integration and long-term reliability. The suite includes modules for localisation, navigation, perception, manipulation and fleet management, supported by systems like Robot Local Control (RLC), Command Manager and an intuitive web-based HMI.

From 2D/3D mapping and autonomous navigation to object detection and mobile manipulation with UR arms, Robotnik software delivers precision and efficiency across demanding industrial environments. Designed for seamless integration and broad mission adaptability, it provides a powerful, future-ready foundation for scaling robotic operations.

Technological Foundation: Native ROS (Robot Operating System)

Built on native ROS for maximum flexibility and scalability

Robotnik’s software is fully based on ROS and ready for ROS 2. An open, modular and scalable architecture enables fast integration, hardware abstraction and access to 400+ Robotnik-developed packages.

Open Architecture

 Hardware abstraction, IPC communication, and reusable tools.

Modular & Scalable

Full-stack solutions adaptable to any environment or robot type.

Future-Ready

Native ROS, ROS 2 compatible and support for legacy ROS1.

Intelligent control: RLC and Command Manager

Smart control layers for simple and reliable robot operation

RLC (Robot Local Control) and Command Manager orchestrate the robot’s behaviour and automate complex tasks through simple commands and structured procedures.

RLC (Robot Local Control)

Central behaviour manager
Monitors software & hardware components
Executes procedures (actions grouped safely one at a time)

Command Manager

Simple string-based command layer
Perfect for integrating external systems
Creates tasks and scheduled routines with ease

Advanced Localization and Navigation

Precise mapping, robust localization and autonomous navigation

Our navigation stack supports 2D/3D SLAM, AR-based frame mapping, RTK-DGPS outdoor localization and autonomous navigation with advanced planners.

Mapping & SLAM

Lidar-based mapping and accurate localization over custom-built maps.

 

Reference Markers

AR tags for auto-initialization (ideal for charging stations).

 

Outdoor localization

RTK-DGPS + IMU + odometry fusion for large campuses or open areas.

 

Autonomous navigation

Collision-free path planning using Nav2 / MoveBase, TEB, DWA…

 

Atomic movements

MOVE, TURN, DOCK for precision manoeuvres.

 

Perception

Computer vision and sensor processing for real-world robotics

Robotnik’s perception modules process sensor data using PCL, OpenCV and proprietary tools to detect markers, objects and environmental features, essential for advanced missions.

What for?

Relocalization assistance
Cart Pick & Place
Charging and operational docking alignment

Types of detection

AR Markers
Reflectors
Furniture/Legs
Custom shapes & features

Mobile Manipulation

Coordinated Mobile Manipulation for complex tasks

Robotnik’s manipulation module is designed to work seamlessly with Universal Robots (UR) arms and can be adapted to other robotic manipulators. Our software coordinates the mobile base and the arm to maximize workspace, safety and operational efficiency, enabling advanced control modes and a dedicated URCap for intuitive integration.

Control modes for UR arms

UR ROS Driver (MoveIt!): environment-aware, safe trajectory planning.
URScript (Polyscope): high-performance execution without collision awareness.

Robotnik URCap plugin

Control the mobile base directly from Polyscope using functions like:

GoTo
Charge / Uncharge
Move / Turn
Elevator
RLC_PICK / RLC_PLACE

Graphical Control Interface (HMI)

A powerful web-based HMI for daily operation and monitoring

The Robotnik Dashboard HMI gives operators a clear, intuitive interface for teleoperation, task management, mapping, monitoring and configuration accessible from any browser.

3D visualization

Teleoperation control

Map creation (2D/3D)

POI & route management

Task editor & scheduler

Status, reports & debug tools

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