MoveIt 2
Motion planning and manipulation for robot arms
Robotics & embodied AIMotion planningBSD-3-ClauseRuns locallyC++Advanced
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What is MoveIt 2?
MoveIt is the reference stack for planning collision-free arm trajectories, grasping and kinematics on top of ROS 2.
Why people choose MoveIt 2
- Battle-tested motion planning
- Deep ROS 2 integration
- Supports most commercial arms out of the box
MoveIt 2 at a glance
| Category | Robotics & embodied AI |
| Type | Motion planning |
| License | BSD-3-Clause |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Built with | C++ |
| Skill level | Advanced |
| Best for | making a robot arm reach for something without hitting anything |
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GazeboSimulate a whole robot, sensors includedMoveIt 2 head-to-head
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FAQ
Is MoveIt 2 free?
MoveIt 2 is free and open-source (BSD-3-Clause license), so you can use, self-host and modify it at no cost.
Can I run MoveIt 2 locally?
Yes. MoveIt 2 is designed to run on your own machine or server, keeping your data private.
What is the best alternative to MoveIt 2?
Popular open-source alternatives include Genesis, LeRobot, ArduPilot. See the comparisons above to choose.
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