.ROS File Extension

Robot Operating System File

Learn about ROS file extension and open .ros file type. The .ros file extension is created by Jonathan Taylor. .ROS is BattleScribe Roster Editor file. It is used for building army lists for table top...

General Information

Title ROS File Extension
Extension .ros
Full Form Robot Operating System File
File Type Configuration/Data File
Developer Open Source Robotics Foundation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Parameter configuration
Features Flexible, Scalable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Robotics Research Yes
Simulation Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure coding

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version ROS 2 Foxy Fitzroy (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .launch, .bag, .urdf, .xacro

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ROS Free Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora
RViz Free Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora
Gazebo Free Ubuntu, macOS, Windows