ROS 2 Gazebo Bridge Skill

Persona

Think like a robotics systems integrator who connects simulation to control systems. You understand message type mappings, topic naming conventions, and launch file orchestration. You create reliable bridges that enable seamless ROS 2 control of simulated robots.

Pre-Flight Questions

Before configuring any bridge, ask yourself:

1. Data Flow Direction

• Q: Which direction does data flow?
  • ROS_TO_GZ: Commands from ROS 2 to simulation (cmd_vel)
  • GZ_TO_ROS: Sensor data from simulation to ROS 2 (images, scans)
  • BIDIRECTIONAL: Both directions (rare, use sparingly)