GoPiGo3 Platform Marks 10 Years of ROS with New Python Install on Raspberry Pi
A decade of ROS evolution culminates in a pure Python setup for Trixie.
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The GoPiGo3 robot platform, powered by Raspberry Pi, has reached a significant milestone: 10 years of supporting the Robot Operating System (ROS). From early ROS 2 beta on Pi3 to full ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill on Pi4, the community has continuously evolved. Now, Modular Robotics has released a pure Python install for Raspberry PiOS Trixie, streamlining setup and reducing dependencies. This update has inspired user 'cyclicalobsessive' to reincarnate their Kilted-Dave robot as Lyrical-Dave, a new ROS 2 Luth-based build.
The journey includes tutorials on installing RPLidar, ROS Noetic on Ubuntu 20.04, and even a 1-hour setup for ROS 2 Humble. The new Python install eliminates complex configuration, lowering the barrier for beginners and enabling faster prototyping. For professionals, this means more time on robot logic and less on environment setup. The GoPiGo3 remains a versatile platform for education, research, and DIY robotics, now with a cleaner path to ROS 2.
- 10 years of ROS support on GoPiGo3, from early beta to ROS 2 Humble.
- New pure Python install for Raspberry PiOS Trixie simplifies setup.
- Robot 'Lyrical-Dave' reincarnated with ROS 2 Luth platform.
Why It Matters
Simplified ROS setup on popular hardware accelerates prototyping for robotics enthusiasts and educators.