Overview

Ubuntu’s ROS ESM (Robot Operating System Extended Security Maintenance) offers specialized support for robotics, focusing on ensuring long-term security for ROS 1 users beyond their official support lifecycle. This service provides critical patches, bug fixes, and security updates for ROS 1 distributions, such as ROS Melodic and ROS Noetic, used across a wide range of robotics applications. ROS ESM allows developers to continue using legacy systems securely while transitioning to ROS 2, providing reliability and extended capabilities without requiring immediate system overhauls.

Features and Capabilities

• Extended Security Support: Security patches for ROS 1 distributions post their official end-of-life.
• Long-Term Maintenance: Ensures legacy systems remain secure and operational for extended periods.
• Bug Fixes and Updates: Continual fixes for bugs that may affect robotic systems.
• Stability for Legacy Systems: Supports robots still relying on ROS 1 in industrial or critical applications.
• Seamless Transition to ROS 2: Helps organizations upgrade without service disruption.
• Dedicated Support for Robotic Applications: Specialized solutions for the unique needs of robotics.