The NovAtel OEM7 Driver for ROS is a set of open-source drivers developed to integrate NovAtel’s GNSS receivers with the Robot Operating System (ROS) and ROS 2. These drivers are designed to support real-time and post-processed GNSS and inertial data workflows, enabling developers and researchers to build robust autonomous systems. The drivers are widely used in industries such as agriculture, robotics, and academic research, offering a reliable and scalable solution for GNSS integration.

Features

• Compatible with multiple ROS distributions including Noetic, Melodic, Kinetic, Foxy, and Humble.
• Supports GNSS and inertial data from NovAtel OEM7 receivers and SPAN GNSS+INS systems.
• Available as prebuilt binary packages or source code for customization.
• Provides serial port communication and ROS topic mapping for GPS, IMU, and NMEA data.
• Includes setup guides, runtime operation manuals, and configuration instructions.
• Distributed under the MIT license for flexible use and modification.
• Designed to reduce integration time and improve performance in autonomous systems.

Benefits

• Enables rapid integration of NovAtel GNSS receivers into ROS-based systems.
• Reduces development time by eliminating the need for custom driver adaptation.
• Scalable for use in a wide range of applications, from small research projects to large-scale autonomous deployments.
• Supported by a community of developers and maintained by NovAtel and AutonomouStuff.
• Provides access to both live and recorded GNSS data for flexible development and testing.
• Enhances reliability and performance in unmanned operations such as precision agriculture and robotics.