Robotics-Tool

Robotics-Tool is a compact Android utility for monitoring and interacting with ROS2 systems remotely, giving engineers and hobbyists quick access to topic traffic, node relationships, and robot models from a phone or tablet. The app connects via rosbridge WebSocket to visualize topic data automatically, publish test messages, and preview 3D models without a desktop setup.

Key Features

Connects to ROS2 systems using rosbridge WebSocket to access topics and messages remotely.

Displays a full list of topics with type-based filtering and automatic visualization according to message type.

Real-time monitoring of topic data with the ability to publish test messages to topics from the device.

Visual node graph to inspect nodes and their connections.

Built-in model viewer for STL files and URDF robot models for quick 3D inspection.

Advantages

Robotics-Tool gives immediate mobile access to ROS2 topics and node graphs, making on-site troubleshooting faster and less dependent on a desktop environment.

The rosbridge WebSocket connection removes the need for a native ROS installation on the Android device to observe messages remotely.

Automatic visualizations and the integrated 3D model viewer reduce reliance on desktop tools for simple checks and demonstrations.

Publishing topics from the app lets you send test messages directly during experiments or field tests.

Disadvantages

Robotics-Tool requires a rosbridge WebSocket endpoint to be available and configured on the ROS2 side before the app can connect.

The model viewer supports STL and URDF formats only, so other CAD or mesh types are not handled natively.