ROS Custom Message Support
You can create your own ROS custom messages and use them in MATLAB and Simulink® with ROS networks to transmit information. You can also replace the built-in messages with new or custom definitions. To learn the requirements for generating custom messages, see ROS Custom Message Support.
Note
As of May 31, 2025, ROS 1 has reached end of life and is no longer officially supported. Migrating to ROS 2 is recommended to access the latest features and updates. For more information on equivalent ROS Toolbox features supporting custom messages, see ROS 2 Custom Message Support.
Functions
rosgenmsg | Generate custom messages from ROS definitions |
rosRegisterMessages | Register ROS custom messages with MATLAB (Since R2022b) |
rosAddons | Install add-ons for ROS |
Topics
- ROS Custom Message Support
Description of ROS custom message structure and how to create them.
- Create Custom Messages from ROS Package
Procedure for creating a ROS custom message in MATLAB.
Featured Examples
Generate ROS Custom Messages in MATLAB
Create ROS custom messages in MATLAB and compress them in a shareable ZIP archive.
Register ROS Custom Messages to MATLAB
Create ROS custom messages in MATLAB and share them on another machine.
