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The primary strength of CODESYS is —microsecond-level precision essential for motion control and safety.

Community projects have created CODESYS libraries that implement the ROS 2 client protocol over TCP/UDP. These function blocks allow:

For those interested in exploring the potential of CoDeSys and ROS2 integration, here are some steps to get started:

The industry is moving toward a hybrid standard. Projects like are defining standard interfaces for PLCs. CODESYS is increasingly adding native support for OPC UA PubSub over DDS , which acts as a translation layer between industrial devices and ROS 2. codesys ros2

Disclaimer: CODESYS is a trademark of CODESYS GmbH. ROS and ROS 2 are trademarks of Open Robotics. This article reflects the state of integration as of Q2 2025.

The combination of CODESYS and ROS 2 represents the future of "Industry 4.0," where the predictability of the factory floor meets the adaptability of modern AI and robotics.

ROS 2 excels at integrating cameras, LiDARs, inertial sensors, and complex algorithms like SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), path planning, and computer vision. Projects like are defining standard interfaces for PLCs

Bridging Industrial Precision and Robotic Intelligence: CODESYS and ROS 2

The integration of , the industry standard for PLC programming, with ROS 2 (Robot Operating System), the leading framework for robotics, is transforming how complex automated systems are built. By combining CODESYS’s deterministic hardware control with the advanced perception and path-planning capabilities of ROS 2, developers can create robust, high-performance industrial robots. Why Integrate CODESYS with ROS 2?

While the integration of CoDeSys and ROS2 offers tremendous potential, it also presents several challenges and limitations: ROS and ROS 2 are trademarks of Open Robotics

For decades, the worlds of traditional Industrial Automation (PLC-based) and advanced Robotics Research (Linux-based) have operated on parallel tracks. CODESYS (Controller Development System) has been the silent powerhouse behind millions of PLCs, handling deterministic logic, safety, and fieldbuses. ROS 2 (Robot Operating System) has been the agile innovator, managing perception, navigation, and complex coordination.

In late 2023, CODESYS announced an official (expected general availability in 2025). Key promises:

Article last updated: May 2026