OnSLAM lets you run LiDAR mapping on Windows without Linux
No more dual-booting: map ROS1 bag files natively on Windows with browser visualization.
OnSLAM is a new open-source Windows application that runs LiDAR-inertial odometry and mapping directly on ROS1 bag files, eliminating the need for a Linux environment or ROS installation. Created by developer musabali314, the tool automatically detects compatible LiDAR and IMU topics from popular sensors (Livox, Ouster, Velodyne, Hesai) and processes the data locally. Users can view the trajectory and point-cloud map live in their browser, then export results as PLY or PCD files for further analysis or sharing.
The project is in early release, and the author is actively seeking testers with diverse sensor datasets. OnSLAM targets robotics engineers, SLAM researchers, and data scientists who need to quickly inspect LiDAR data or demonstrate mapping capabilities without the overhead of setting up a Linux environment. By bridging the Windows-ROS gap, it lowers the barrier to working with high-fidelity 3D mapping from standard ROS bag files.
- Runs LiDAR-inertial odometry and mapping on ROS1 bag files natively in Windows
- Automatically detects compatible LiDAR topics from Livox, Ouster, Velodyne, and Hesai sensors
- Exports trajectory and point clouds as PLY/PCD files with live browser visualization
Why It Matters
Simplifies LiDAR mapping for Windows users, removing the need for Linux or complex ROS setups.