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Integrating Robotiq Grippers with ROS2

Understanding community-supported ROS2 drivers for Robotiq products

ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) is an open-source robotics middleware widely used by integrators and developers to build and control robotic systems. This article clarifies Robotiq's position regarding ROS2 compatibility and points users toward available community resources for integrating Robotiq grippers with ROS2.

 

Robotiq and ROS2 Driver Support

Robotiq does not develop or officially maintain ROS2 drivers for its products. As a result, there is no official Robotiq ROS2 package, and ROS2-related integration is not covered by Robotiq's technical support.

This does not mean ROS2 integration is impossible – it simply means that the tools enabling it are developed and maintained by the robotics community, independently of Robotiq.

Community-Supported Drivers

Community-developed ROS2 drivers for Robotiq grippers do exist. The currently recommended starting point is the driver maintained by PickNikRobotics:

ros2_robotiq_gripper – PickNikRobotics on GitHub

This package is the most referenced community solution at the time of writing. Other community drivers may exist depending on your gripper model, ROS2 distribution, or use case – searching the ROS community and GitHub is encouraged.

Important Considerations

Before using a community ROS2 driver, keep the following in mind:

  • No official support from Robotiq: Community packages are not tested, validated, or maintained by Robotiq. Issues related to these drivers should be directed to the package maintainers.
  • Refer to the driver's own documentation: Installation steps, compatibility requirements, and configuration instructions are provided by the driver's maintainers, not by Robotiq.
  • Compatibility may vary: Behavior and feature availability can differ depending on your gripper model and the ROS2 distribution you are using.
  • Use at your own discretion: As with any open-source community package, review the code and test thoroughly before deploying in a production environment.

Conclusion

While Robotiq does not provide official ROS2 drivers, community-developed solutions such as the ros2_robotiq_gripper package by PickNikRobotics make integration possible. Always refer to the package's documentation for setup guidance, and evaluate compatibility with your specific gripper model and ROS2 distribution before deployment.

For more information on Robotiq products and officially supported integrations, visit robotiq.com.

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Updated – May 2026