Robotiq Open-Sources New Software Tools for Adaptive Grippers
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Robotiq has released three new open-source software tools for its adaptive grippers, providing developers with official support for ROS 2, C++, and Nvidia Isaac Sim. These releases address the growing demand for higher fidelity in simulation and tighter control loops required by physical AI applications. The package includes a drop-in ROS 2 replacement driver, a standalone C++ SDK, and updated Isaac Sim assets featuring closed-loop kinematics. According to Robotiq’s CTO, community-maintained drivers were no longer sufficient to handle the weight of modern robotic deployments. These tools serve as the initial components of Contact Core, a software layer designed to synchronize contact data for training manipulation models. Robotiq plans to introduce embedded intelligence at the point of contact in the fourth quarter. The company will also demonstrate this technology at the IROS 2026 conference in Pittsburgh.
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