Using Turtlebot3 with OpenMANIPULATOR-X in Gazebo on ROS 2 (foxy)

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Hi,

I want to ask, if you know about a way to launch Turtlebot3 with the OpenMANIPULATOR-X in Gazebo while using ROS 2 (foxy)? I found a guide on the TurtleBot3-Website which shows how to run them together on kinetic (ROS 1). However, when clicking on Dashing or Foxy (both ROS 2), I get the information that this feature can only be used on ROS 1 (“This feature is available for Kinetic.”).

Also, it seems that OpenMANIPULATOR-X on ROS 2 has not been released yet (Link to Source).

Is there a way to use Turtlebot3 with OpenMANIPULATOR-X in Gazebo while using ROS 2 (foxy), even if its just on a Development-Branch? If not, has any release plan or road map for support been announced yet? I couldn’t find anything on this.

Thank you for taking the time, I appreciate all help!

Take care!

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Hi @EingeoelterBolt
Thank you for your inquiry.
The OpenMANIPULATOR related packages are scheduled to be updated within this 2Q.
TurtleBot3 + OpenMANIPULATOR-X example will also be updated during this period.
By the end of June (at the latest), OpenMANIPULATOR will support both ROS1 Noetic and ROS2 Foxy.
Thank you.

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@ROBOTIS-Will
Thank you very much for your response — I‘m looking forward to the updates!
Best wishes and take care!

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@EingeoelterBolt
Thanks for your wishes! I wish the same to you :slight_smile: